In the next couple of years, web browsers will feel less like static windows and more like smart assistants. In 2023, Opera introduced a built-in AI assistant named Aria. New AI-first browsers on the riseBeyond the familiar names, entirely new browsers are appearing that put AI front and center. Just as mobile browsers became a standard once smartphones took off, AI features in browsers will become a default expectation. Users will likely try out multiple AI browsers – and switching costs are low (all are free, and many let you import bookmarks).