Opera collaborates with Google Cloud to power its browser AI with Gemini Models

Rhea-AI Summary

Opera has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models into its Aria browser AI. This will enhance Aria's functionality with image generation and text-to-voice capabilities. The integration utilizes Opera's multi-LLM Composer AI engine to curate the best user experiences by selecting the appropriate model for each task. The collaboration leverages Google's advanced Gemini and Imagen 2 models, providing Opera users with high-performance, current information. The partnership, spanning over 20 years, is now focusing on generative AI to power Opera's browser AI services. Additionally, Opera has opened a green energy-powered AI data cluster in Iceland to support its expanding AI program.

Positive

• Integration with Google's Gemini model enhances Aria's functionality.
• Opera's multi-LLM Composer AI engine allows for optimized user experiences.
• Collaboration spans over 20 years, indicating a strong partnership.
• Access to Google's cutting-edge AI models like Imagen 2 and Gemini.
• New image generation and text-to-voice capabilities in the Aria browser.
• Opera has opened a green energy-powered AI data cluster in Iceland.
• Expansion of AI program supported by NVIDIA DGX supercomputing.

Negative

• The press release does not provide specific financial data or projected revenue impacts.
• No concrete details on how the integration will affect Opera's market share or user growth.
• Potential risk of user data privacy issues with expanded AI capabilities.
• Uncertain impact of the new features on Opera's overall business performance.

In the newest AI Feature Drop, the Opera One browser is gaining access to Google Cloud's Gemini models in the Aria browser AI, as well as image generation and text-to-voice capabilities thanks to a deeper cooperation between the companies and integration of Google's flagship models.

OSLO, Norway, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera, the browser innovator, today announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models into its Aria browser AI. Aria is powered by Opera's multi-LLM Composer AI engine, which allows the Norwegian company to curate the best experiences for its users based on their needs.

Opera's Aria browser AI is unique as it doesn't just utilize one provider or LLM. Opera's Composer AI engine processes the user's intent and can decide which model to use for which task.

Google's Gemini model is a modern, powerful, and user-friendly LLM that is the company's most capable model yet. Thanks to this integration, Opera will now be able to provide its users with the most current information, at high performance.

"Our companies have been cooperating for more than 20 years. We are excited to be announcing the deepening of this collaboration into the field of generative AI to further power our suite of browser AI services," said Per Wetterdal, EVP Partnerships at Opera.

"We're happy to elevate our long standing cooperation with Opera by powering its AI innovation within the browser space," said Eva Fors, Managing Director, Google Cloud Nordic Region.

Opera has been tapping into the potential of browser AI for more than a year now. Currently, all of its flagship browsers and its gaming browser, Opera GX, provide access to the new browser AI. Opera also recently opened a green energy-powered AI data cluster in Iceland with NVIDIA DGX supercomputing in order to be able to quickly expand its AI program and host the computing it requires in its own facility. To stay at the forefront of innovation, the company also recently announced its AI Feature Drops program, which allows early adopters to test its newest, experimental, AI innovations in the Opera One Developer version of the browser.

Image generation and voice output in Aria powered by Google Cloud

The newest AI Feature Drop is a result of the collaboration with Google Cloud: as of today, Aria, in Opera One Developer, provides free image generation capabilities by utilizing the Imagen 2 model on Vertex AI. Starting with this feature drop, Opera's AI will be able to read out responses in a conversational-like fashion. This is thanks to Google's ground-breaking text-to-audio model.

"We believe the future of AI will be open, so we're providing access to the best of Google's infrastructure, AI products, platforms and foundation models to empower organizations to chart their course with generative AI," added Fors.

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 investor.opera.com and on X @InvestorOpera.

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FAQ

What new features does Opera's Aria AI get from the Google Cloud collaboration?

Aria gains image generation and text-to-voice capabilities using Google's Imagen 2 model and other advanced AI technologies.

When did Opera announce its collaboration with Google Cloud?

Opera announced the collaboration on May 28, 2024.

Which AI models are being integrated into Opera's Aria browser AI?

Opera is integrating Google's Gemini and Imagen 2 models into its Aria browser AI.

What is the role of Opera's Composer AI engine in this collaboration?

Opera's Composer AI engine processes user intent and selects the best model for each task to provide optimized experiences.

How is Opera supporting its expanding AI program?

Opera has opened a green energy-powered AI data cluster in Iceland to support its AI program using NVIDIA DGX supercomputing.