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The First Agentic Browser is "Out" (Perplexity Comet Review)

Here's a video Summary that Matthew Berman, an early tester of the Comet Agentic Browser by Perplexity

Perplexity Comet: A Glimpse into the Future of Agentic Browsers

The creator of the video is highly impressed with Perplexity Comet, calling it a "glimpse into a future where web Browse is fundamentally different." They see it as a move towards "vibe Browse," where you task an AI agent to browse for you.

The Good

Blazing Fast: Surprisingly, Comet is described as "lightning fast," even faster than Chrome at loading pages.
Effortless Setup: As a fork of Chrome, the setup was instant, seamlessly importing all existing settings, bookmarks, and extensions.
Deep AI Integration: Perplexity is built into the core of the browser, with all searches and new tabs defaulting to the AI.
Powerful Automation: The creator successfully automated tasks like accepting LinkedIn connections and quote-tweeting on Twitter.
Local Agent Advantage: Having a local browser agent is a key benefit, as it avoids re-authentication and maintains your current Browse context.

The Not-So-Good

Inconsistent Behavior: The AI agent can be unpredictable, sometimes performing tasks directly and other times just providing a list of links.
Technical Hurdles: Some websites have restrictions that prevent full automation, like replying to YouTube comments.
Unwanted Branding: Comet automatically adds a "created with comet assistant" message to social media posts, which can't be disabled.
Lack of Visuals: The agent provides a "chain of thought" but doesn't always show screenshots of its actions.

The Verdict

Overall, the creator sees Comet as a significant step towards a future where AI agents handle complex online tasks, freeing up users and filtering out online "noise." While there are some current limitations, the potential is enormous.

(Link to video)

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