Brave's Privacy-Respecting AI Assistant Now on Desktop

Brave, the alternative web browser company, has made its AI-powered assistant, Leo, available to all desktop users. Leo can handle context-aware requests such as summarizing webpages, translating text, and rewriting phrases. Brave is also introducing a paid version called Leo Premium, offering access to faster and better large language models (LLMs) and higher-rate limits. The assistant can be accessed through the sidebar or by typing a question in the address bar. Brave ensures user privacy by using anonymous servers and discarding responses after generation. With browser-based AI assistants becoming more common, Brave aims to innovate beyond summarization and rewriting features to generate more revenue.