Opera has announced that Opera One has left early access and is now available for any and all Windows, macOS, and Linux users to download. Described by the developer as the “first AI-powered browser,” Opera’s new software is headlined by Aria, a native browser AI that enables users to get relevant web results quicker, and much more. Other additions that Opera One introduces are Tab Islands, a new way of keeping related tabs together, and a new modular design that Opera says eases the browsing experience. ChatGPT is also accessible via a sidebar.
Opera One Browser Highlights
- Aria Browser AI
- Composer AI
- Command Line
- AI Prompts
- Tab Islands
- New Modular Design
- New browser Architecture
- Multithreaded Compositor
From an Opera post:
Aria is our brand-new browser AI that’s right at the heart of Opera One. It’s our way of giving you free access to a leading GPT-based solution and the most up-to-date information from the web.
By bringing Aria on board, you’re unlocking access to a top-notch generative AI service, totally free. This incredible service is made in collaboration with OpenAI, but with an Opera twist: it’s been enhanced with additional capabilities.
Powered by Opera’s own Composer AI engine, Aria connects to OpenAI’s GPT and brings in real-time results from the web. This means that you can now join forces with AI to sift through web information, generate text or code, or even get product inquiries addressed.
Aria is also an expert in customer support. It knows Opera’s entire support documentation library like the back of its hand and uses this knowledge to respond to your questions.
As an Opera One user, you’ll also find a brand new command line. All you have to do is hit ctrl+/ (in Windows) or cmd+/ (in Mac) and an overlay will pop open, allowing you to interact with Aria. So, if you’ve got a sudden question, just use the shortcut to ask Aria via the command line, and either dive into the AI’s response on the sidebar or carry on with your browsing.
Aria also harnesses the power of the AI Prompts feature that Opera rolled out in early access this year. After taking in your feedback and running extensive tests, we’ve integrated the ability to get contextual prompts by simply right-clicking or highlighting text in the browser into Aria.
What really sets Opera’s AI apart is the control you have. You get to choose whether to engage with the AI services or not. To start using Aria, all you need to do is open the AI in the sidebar and log in or sign up for a free Opera account if you don’t have one already.
As a nod to your love for ChatGPT, we’ve also incorporated this fan-favorite service right in your browser sidebar within Opera One.