Opera adds WebAI standard for local browser AI with Google’s Gemma and Apple’s model
Opera introduced WebAI, a new web standard that lets users run AI models directly in their browser without cloud dependency. The feature supports open-weight models like Google’s Gemma and Apple’s on-device foundation model, though it is designed to work with any compatible model. Opera is rolling it out as an early preview in its Opera One browser, with plans to expand to Opera GX and Opera…
Key points
- WebAI lets users run AI models locally in Opera’s browser without cloud reliance
- Supports Google’s **Gemma** and Apple’s on-device model, but works with any open-weight AI
- Early preview in **Opera One**, expanding to **Opera GX** and **Opera Neon** soon; opt-in required
WebAI aims to address privacy concerns by keeping AI processing on the user’s device. Opera highlights benefits like no subscription fees, no data sent to cloud servers, and greater control over AI features. However, local AI models require more computational power, which could impact performance. Opera has positioned privacy as a core selling point, and this move aligns with growing skepticism about AI assistants’ data handling practices.
Opera introduces a new web standard to let users deploy AI locally in their browser
TechCrunch AI · 27 October 2026
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