"As AI has now embedded itself into almost every industry, it was only a matter of time before these technologies infiltrated the web browser market. Not only are well-known browser developers exploring the benefits and potential applications of artificial intelligence in search functionality, user assistance, support, and security, but interest in agentic browsers has also led to a crop of smaller outfits appearing, with AI browsers now being offered from organizations including OpenAI and Perplexity."
"For research purposes, content summarization, and personalization, AI browsers can be beneficial. They can save you time and may increase your efficiency -- but this doesn't mean that every query LLM-based chat assistant's answer is correct, nor does it mean that AI browsers are inherently secure."
Agentic browsers integrate large language models into web browsing, enabling new search, assistance, and workflow automation capabilities. Both established browser developers and newer vendors, including OpenAI and Perplexity, are offering AI browsers. For research, content summarization, and personalization, AI browsers can be beneficial and may increase efficiency. LLM-based chat assistants can produce incorrect outputs and AI browsers are not inherently secure. Gartner recommends that security teams and CISOs block AI browsers until existing security concerns are reduced. Businesses should prioritize security controls over convenience and avoid agentic browsers until risks are mitigated.
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