Opera Launches AI Browser with $19.90 Monthly Subscription

Opera has launched a new AI-powered browser called Opera Neon that comes with a hefty subscription fee of $19.90 per month, or $59.90 for a nine-month early bird offer. The browser uses AI to manage tabs, perform tasks such as filling forms, ordering, replying to emails, and organizing files to improve productivity. However, the concept of an AI-controlled browser has received mixed reactions, with skepticism about its reliability, security, and value for the subscription cost. Many users reminisce about Opera’s past as a free, innovative browser before its acquisition by a Chinese tech group for $600 million. Critics note that Opera has shifted to using the Chromium engine, making it similar to other major browsers. Concerns about privacy, potential AI risks, and the hefty subscription price have led some users to seek alternatives like Vivaldi. Overall, the AI browser aims to offer convenience but faces skepticism about its practicality and security implications.