Are you ready for a browsing experience like no other? Opera is testing a new AI sidebar in its browser, a feature that promises to revolutionize the way you interact with the web.
Introducing Aria: The AI Sidebar
The new feature, named Aria, is powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and is capable of generating text, writing code, answering questions, and more. Aria resides within Opera’s sidebar on the left side of the screen. Clicking its icon reveals a panel where you can interact with it, making it a handy tool for a variety of tasks.
Aria: More Than Just a Chatbot
Unlike the standard version of the ChatGPT chatbot, Aria can surface up-to-date information from across the web. It’s also capable of answering questions about Opera itself, as it’s knowledgeable about the browser’s “whole database of support documentation.”
Building on Existing AI Features
The introduction of Aria builds upon some of the AI features that Opera already has. Earlier this year, Opera integrated ChatGPT into its sidebar, enabling users to generate summaries of the webpage or article they’re visiting. The browser also introduced AI prompts, a feature that offers a shortcut to various AI tools that change depending on the page you’re on or the text you highlight.
Accessing Opera’s AI Sidebar
Currently, you can only access Opera’s AI sidebar by downloading the latest developer version of Opera One on desktop or the latest Opera beta on Android. Once you sign up for an account, the company will notify you when you have access to the tool.
Opera’s new AI sidebar is a significant step forward in the evolution of web browsing. With its ability to generate text, answer questions, and provide up-to-date information from across the web, Aria promises to make browsing more interactive and personalized than ever before. Start exploring the Opera AI Sidebar today!
