Can Agentic Web Browsers Count?
Adam Engst tested Brave, ChatGPT Atlas, Comet, Dia, and Edge on a task of counting minors in event registration lists.
Only one browser succeeded, with educational results. Many browsers now include built-in chatbots, including:
- Brave
- ChatGPT Atlas
- Comet
- Dia
- Edge
These browsers can be useful for asking questions about the current tab's content, providing context for queries and discussions.
Everyone and their dog is now releasing a Web browser with a built-in chatbot.
For example, asking about the best running shoes of 2025, with details like "stack height", can be helpful.
Author's summary: Browsers with chatbots were tested on a simple task.