AI Browser: From Shopping to Job Applications? My Honest Take After Trying It
The expectation that AI can truly handle many tasks is immense, and I shared that excitement! We've all experienced the frustration of AI companions like ChatGPT or Gemini, which are great at conversation but can't take actual action. So, when I heard about Opera's AI browser 'Neon' that can directly handle shopping, reservations, and even job applications, I thought, 'This is a game-changer!' Let's find out how it performs, shall we?
Hello everyone! 👋 You're likely experiencing how rapidly AI technology is advancing these days.
I, too, became genuinely interested after seeing these developments. While there are many AI chatbots capable of conversation, finding AI that can actually perform our 'tasks' is still difficult, isn't it? The same applies to AI companions like Copilot or Gemini.
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AI: All Talk, No Action?
Recently, I became deeply engrossed in the paid Gemini Pro version. Gemini can draft emails and even provide information like restaurant opening hours or website links. However, it's disappointing that it can't directly press the 'send' button or make a reservation call to a restaurant on its own.
Introducing Opera AI Browser 'Neon'!
This is precisely where Opera's new AI browser 'Neon' emerges.
Opera claims that 'Neon' can go beyond simple conversation and perform actual 'actions.' The ability to shop on your behalf, make reservations, compare products, and even apply for jobs sounds like a truly revolutionary advancement!
The biggest difference lies in this: while existing AIs might ask you to 'draft an email,' requiring you to press the send button yourself, 'Neon' reportedly handles the entire process directly.
What's it Like to Use? (Between Expectation and Reality)
To see if 'Neon' could live up to Opera's high expectations, I decided to try it out myself.
To be honest, I conducted direct tests to see how well 'Neon' actually performs these claimed functionalities.
Still Needs Refinement…
To put it bluntly, my honest opinion is that while 'Neon' is undoubtedly an interesting endeavor, it doesn't yet provide commensurate value in its current state.
Amidst the flood of AI tools, I was once again reminded of how difficult it remains to find AI that can perform practical 'tasks' beyond simple conversation.
What are your thoughts on how far AI should advance?
Please share your opinions in the comments! 👇
I will continue to cheer for and observe the developments in AI technology and how it will transform our lives in the future. 😊