Opera becomes the first major browser with built-in access to local AI models 

Oslo, Norway – April 3rd, 2024 – Browser innovator Opera announced today that it’s adding experimental support for 150 local LLM (Large Language Model) variants from approximately 50 families of models to its Opera One browser in developer stream. This step marks the first time local LLMs can be easily accessed and managed from a major browser through a built-in feature. The local AI models are a complimentary addition to Opera’s online Aria AI service. Among the supported local LLMs are: 

Using Local Large Language Models means users’ data is kept locally on their device, allowing them to use generative AI without the need to send information to a server. Opera is testing this new set of local LLMs in the developer stream of Opera One as part of its new AI Feature Drops Program, which allows early adopters to test early, often experimental versions of the browser’s AI feature set. 

As of today, the Opera One Developer users are getting the opportunity to select the model they want to process their input with. To test the models, they have to upgrade to the newest version of Opera Developer and follow several steps to activate the new feature. Choosing a local LLM will then download it to their machine. The local LLM, which typically requires 2-10 GB of local storage space per variant, will then be used instead of Aria, Opera’s native browser AI, until a user starts a new chat with the AI or switches Aria back on.

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