Naver's web browser 'Whale' is transitioning into an 'AI browser' that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to assist users with information searches and task execution. The browser has expanded its features to allow users to ask questions, summarize content, translate text, and manage tabs and schedules directly within the browser.
Naver announced on October 1 that it has officially launched the 'AI Chat' feature in the Whale browser and has introduced a new brand logo and slogan to mark its 10th anniversary.
AI Chat answers questions based on the content of the current webpage or user-specified tabs. Users can request summaries of lengthy texts or translations of foreign language pages without needing to copy and paste the page address or text separately, as these tasks can be requested from a sidebar.
The feature also integrates with the existing 'Quick Search' function. Users can highlight a sentence or specific part of a webpage, select AI Chat from Quick Search, and start a conversation based on that content without needing to copy and paste.
Beyond information searches, users can perform necessary tasks within the browser. AI Chat can help organize open tabs or connect to Naver Calendar to view, register, or modify schedules. For certain actions, such as registering a schedule, user confirmation is required before execution, especially for tasks that cannot be undone.
The AI also offers suggestions for necessary tasks based on the analysis of the current page's content. For example, it may suggest translation for foreign language pages or summarization for pages with lengthy texts. Users can select the suggested functions to execute tasks without needing to provide separate commands.
Naver plans to enhance the role of the Whale browser by combining its existing web usability with AI capabilities. Whale has consistently provided features that allow users to access necessary functions while using webpages, such as Quick Search and the sidebar.
Kim Hyo, leader of Naver Whale, stated, 'Whale has continuously improved features that enhance user convenience, such as Quick Search and the sidebar. Now, as an AI browser, Whale will support seamless information searches and task execution through AI Chat within a familiar browsing environment.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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