OSLO, Norway, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Browser innovator
Opera [NASDAQ:OPRA] 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:
- Llama from Meta
- Vicuna
- Gemma from Google
- Mixtral from Mistral AI
- And many families more
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.
"Introducing Local LLMs in this way allows Opera to start
exploring ways of building experiences and knowhow within the
fast-emerging local AI space," said Krystian Kolondra, EVP Browsers and Gaming at
Opera.
Track record or innovation in the AI space
In early 2023, Opera presented Opera One, its AI-centric
flagship browser based on modular design principles and a new
browser architecture with a multithreaded compositor that allows
for a smoother than ever processing of UX elements. Opera One
features the Aria browser AI, which can be accessed via the browser
sidebar of the browser command line. Aria is also available in the
gamer-centric Opera GX, as well as in Opera browser on iOS and
Android.
To test local LLMs in Opera One Developer, go here. To follow
Opera's latest AI news, go here.
About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused
on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across
all devices. Hundreds of millions use Opera web browsers for their
unique and secure features on their mobile phones and desktop
computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed
on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA".
Download the Opera web browsers and access other Opera products
from opera.com. Learn more about Opera at
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