Opera’s new AI browser promises to write code while you sleep

Opera Neon: The First 'AI Agentic Browser' Promises to Automate Your Web Tasks

Opera is launching a new browser called Opera Neon, which the company describes as the first "AI agentic browser." The core idea is that Neon uses AI agents to perform tasks on your behalf, going beyond traditional browsing to actively use the internet for you.

Key Capabilities & Benefits:

• Agentic Functionality: Neon is designed to have contextual awareness and perform tasks, including research, building, and designing based on user requests.
• AI Engine: Features an AI engine capable of understanding and interpreting user requests and then executing them using cloud-based AI agents.
• Creation Power: Opera claims Neon can create games, reports, code snippets, and websites.
• Offline Tasking: The browser is said to be able to work on multiple tasks even when the user is offline.
• Chatbot Interface: Includes a chatbot for web searching, answering queries, and providing contextual information from open webpages.
• Browser Operator: Features an AI Agent previously known as "Browser Operator," which can automate routine tasks like shopping, filling forms, and booking travel, interacting locally for privacy.

Current Status & Availability:

Details about Opera Neon are currently limited. It is described as a "premium subscription product," but pricing and a firm launch date have not been announced. Opera previously released a concept browser named Neon in 2017, which did not gain traction.

How to Learn More:

More information is expected when the browser rolls out into beta. You can sign up for the waitlist on the Opera Neon website.

This new browser aims to fundamentally change how we interact with the internet by letting AI agents handle tasks proactively. Its full capabilities and real-world performance remain to be seen upon its beta release.