Opera has introduced its latest browser, Opera Neon, which is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Announced on Tuesday, the Norwegian tech company indicated that this innovative browser experience is designed for the agentic web, fundamentally transforming the appearance and functionality of web browsers. Opera Neon aims to facilitate AI-driven workflows that can either assist users directly or autonomously handle tasks in the background. Although the company did not disclose specific launch dates, it mentioned that Opera Neon would soon be available on an invite-only basis.
Opera Unveils Its AI Agent-Powered Web Browsing Platform
In a series of announcements made via posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Opera revealed the features of its new agentic web browser. According to the company, “Opera Neon can browse with you or for you, take action & help you get things done.” The initial access to the browser will be granted to community members through invitations, and it will later transition to a paid subscription model. Additionally, Opera has launched a microsite dedicated to the new browser, allowing individuals to sign up for a waitlist for early access.
Opera Neon showcases three primary features. The first, called Chat, provides a chatbot-like interface where users can pose questions in natural language, and the AI agent retrieves and shares relevant information. This feature functions similarly to other AI chatbots equipped with web search capabilities and can generate text, translate content, research topics, among other tasks.
The second feature, known as Do, is a browser-centric agent capable of performing various tasks, such as reserving a table at a restaurant, planning trips, and adding items to an online shopping cart. This functionality draws on the recently introduced Browser Operator AI agent, enabling it to execute tasks autonomously in the background.
Lastly, Make represents Opera’s most ambitious initiative, allowing users to create a website, develop documents, or even build retro games. While details about its inner workings were not extensively discussed, it appears to be driven by a coding agent, akin to OpenAI’s Codex.
No additional features have been disclosed at this stage. Nonetheless, Opera emphasized that Neon will serve as a testing ground for new and innovative agent-based capabilities.
