Norwegian software company Opera has introduced its AI browser, Neon, to some users for $19.90 per month and invited the rest to join the waiting list.
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A limited number of people will get a chance to try out Opera's AI browser, Neon, starting today for $19.90 per month. The company first announced the 'agentic browser' in May, but details were scarce. Now, we know that Opera Neon includes several AI agents that are tailored to specific tasks. One of them, simply called Tasks, acts as a workspace dedicated to a specific activity. Another, called Do, does the actual web browsing within a Task. Users can save prompts for the AI agents in something called Cards.
The release is limited to an unspecified number of users at this time. The rest will have to join the waiting list.
While the company calls Neon its ' next-generation AI browser ,' other AI browsers have emerged in recent months. In July, Perplexity launched the Comet browser , quickly followed by OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent . This month, Atlassian acquired The Browser Company , which makes the Dia browser , and Google released new Gemini features for Chrome.
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AI technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and software companies are constantly looking for ways to incorporate these innovations into their products. Opera’s Neon is one such effort, offering users a unique browsing experience that combines artificial intelligence with everyday web use. AI agents, such as Tasks and Do, offer new features that can improve productivity and simplify browsing processes.
Opera's decision to charge for access to Neon can be seen as a strategic move to ensure quality of service and cover the costs of developing and maintaining the platform. However, the $19.90 per month price tag may be a barrier for some users who are not willing to pay for a new technology that is still in its early stages.
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Despite the challenges, Neon represents a significant step forward for Opera and AI technology in general. As more companies enter the AI browser space, competition is expected to intensify, leading to further innovations and improvements in the capabilities of these tools.
