New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- Agentic browsers are the new darlings of the web now. Perplexity has its Comet, OpenAI Atlas, and others such as Dia, Fellou, Opera Neon, and more. Google's Chrome and Microsoft's Edge are adding agentic features. These browsers shift the web from a click-and-search world to an AI-powered conversational format where tasks are done for you, autonomously.

These new browsers can already perform multi-step tasks that once needed your careful attention. Tell the browser to book a flight, and it will compare fares, fill in your details, and pay with a saved card. Ask it to return an item, and it'll locate the order, print the label, and schedule a pickup. They can draft emails, post updates, complete forms, and even log in...