Opera unveils Neon: a subscription-based AI browser that can build websites

In early April, Opera showcased AI Browser Operator, a first look at its vision for agentic browsing in the AI era. Now, the company is detailing what that actually looks like: rather than being just a feature, Operator is part of an entirely new browser called Opera Neon. Opera’s bet on the “agentic web” Opera says Neon doesn’t just help you browse, but actively performs tasks on your behalf. That includes researching, designing, and even building things like websites, code snippets, reports, and games. The company explains that these tasks are handled by AI agents running in the cloud, which means they can continue processing even when your machine goes offline. At the same time, Neon will also count with Browser Operator, a built-in AI agent that users can chat with to get contextual answers, automate web tasks (like filling out forms or booking a hotel), and interact directly with webpage content. Here’s Henrik Lexow, Opera’s Senior AI Product Director, in a buzzword-heavy stat ... Read full article.