Adam Engst tested several web browsers with built-in chatbots, including Brave, ChatGPT Atlas, Comet, Dia, and Edge, on a simple task of counting minors in three event registration lists.
Only one browser succeeded in the task, and the results were educational.
Many companies are now releasing web browsers with built-in chatbots, including:
Everyone and their dog is now releasing a Web browser with a built-in chatbot.
These browsers can be useful for asking questions about the content in the current tab, as the page provides helpful context for queries and subsequent discussions.
For example, asking about the best running shoes of 2025, with details such as "stack height", can be legitimately useful.
Author's summary: Agentic web browsers were tested on a simple counting task.