AppStories Exploring AI Browsers
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Nov 2, 2025 Explore the exciting world of AI browsers with a deep dive into advanced options like Comet and Atlas. Learn about the impact of Claude and Gemini on workflows, and hear a debate on the practicality of agent modes amid security concerns. The hosts share insights on creating a seamless user experience, fostering a debate on whether AI integration will redefine browser features. With predictions on agents evolving into essential tools, this discussion sheds light on the future of browsing and AI's role in it.
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AI Browsers Share A Common Baseline
- AI browsers share a common baseline: a sidebar chat that can read the page and tabs and sits atop Chromium.
- Most differentiators so far are minor UI and integration choices rather than fundamental product differences.
Real Test: Who Authors MacStories?
- John tested multiple AI browsers by asking who the authors of MacStories are and found Comet was the most thorough.
- Comet navigated to the About page and listed every person, outperforming the others in that task.
Search Remains The Primary Browser Use
- Most users open browsers primarily to start a Google search rather than navigate to specific sites.
- That default search behavior makes it hard for AI browsers to displace traditional search for the average user.
