AI Chat FAQ Content (WIP)
If you’re using the Opera Neon browser, read this FAQ instead.
What is Opera AI?
Opera AI is a browser-based AI built on Opera’s AI engine and powered by several large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s or Google’s generative transformer models. It uses these models to understand a user’s question, process it, and respond in natural language. It helps users by providing information, reworking text-based content, generating ideas, creating images, and assisting with a variety of tasks
How to Use Opera AI
What can I do with the browser AI in Opera?
Opera AI supports and enhances your online experience. Among other things, you can use Opera AI to:
- Interact with, extract information from, or summarize or shorten web pages.
- Find information on the web by asking questions in simple, everyday language. Opera AI compiles information from multiple online sources to provide answers.
- Assist with writing various types of text, such as emails, tweets, or social media posts, in any style you specify (e.g., formal, informal, humorous).
- Help with planning vacation, finding hotels or interesting places to see.
- Generate ideas, find synonyms and analogies, or refine your own concepts.
- Generate images using text prompts.
- Understand and respond to questions about uploaded images.
- Get cooking & recipe information, including links and suggestions.
- Get product information and online shopping suggestions.
Here are some examples of prompts and questions you can use:
- Summarize the article on this webpage.
- Compare the most popular travel destinations.
- What steps are required in planning a trip to Sweden?
- Show me a fast and easy pizza recipe.
- What can I cook with 100g of spaghetti and two potatoes?
- How much is six feet in meters?
- What’s the weather in New York right now?
- Recommend a rom-com to watch with kids.
- Plan a fun workout routine for a lazy person.
- Generate an image of a cat wearing sunglasses.
- What’s in this picture? (upload an image)
How do I start using Opera AI?
You can chat with Opera AI for free in the Opera browser, even without an Opera Account. For a better experience, you can also create a free Opera Account any time and sign in, which will allow you to:
- View and manage your Opera AI chat history
- Generate more images with Opera AI
Opera browser for desktop
In the Opera browser on desktop (Opera One, Opera GX, Opera Air), click the AI button in the top-right and the chat will be displayed. You can also use Ctrl+O on Windows or Linux, and cmd+O on Mac. These shortcuts can be customized in Opera browser Settings (Alt+P).
Opera for Android or for iPhone
In Opera for Android and Opera for iPhone, tap the AI button in the main menu and you will be taken to the chat.
How do I create a new chat?
If you want to start a new chat with AI, just click the + icon on the top of the chat. When open in full-tab view, the + icon will be on the left side.
If I create a new chat, will my previous chat be lost?
When you’re signed into your Opera Account, your chats are saved for 30 days or until you delete them. When you start a new chat, the previous chat is added to the chat list. To access the chat list:
- In Opera One, GX and Air: expand the AI chat to full-tab view, then click the Menu icon (icon depicting the sidebar) on the left.
- In Opera for Android: tap the History icon at the top of your AI chat.
- In Opera for iPhone: tap the List icon at the top of your AI chat.
How long are my old chats saved for?
Chats are saved for 30 days, but you can delete chats manually anytime.
Can I continue the conversation in an old chat?
Yes, you can reopen an old chat and continue the conversation anytime, unless you’ve deleted the chat manually or if it was automatically deleted after 30 days.
How do I delete a chat?
In Opera browser for desktop
To delete a single conversation, open the chat list by clicking the Menu icon (icon depicting the sidebar) on the top bar of the chat. There you can delete chats one at a time by hovering on a single chat and clicking the trash can icon, then confirming the action. If you want to delete all your conversations, click the Delete all button. This action will also need your confirmation.
In Opera for Android
To delete the current conversation, tap the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and tap Delete. Alternatively, you can open the chat list by tapping the history icon on the top bar of the chat, and either delete chats one at a time by swiping, or tapping the bin icon without first selecting a chat. If you want to delete all your conversations and user data, you can clear the data in Settings > Privacy & security > Clear data.
In Opera for iPhone
To delete a chat you need to be signed in. Go to the chat list by tapping the List icon on the top bar of the chat. There you can either delete them one at a time by swiping, or you can tap the bin icon to delete all your chats at once.
Can I restore a chat that I’ve deleted?
No, it’s not possible to restore a chat that has been deleted.
How do I access Opera AI’s Settings?
In Opera browser for desktop
Click the AI button in the top-right, then expand the panel to full-tab view by clicking the Expand button up top. The Settings icon will be in the bottom-left corner.
In Opera for Android
Open the AI chat, click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, then tap the Settings icon.
In Opera for iPhone
Open the AI chat, click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, then tap the Settings icon.
Page Content Access
What is page content access?
Page content access allows you to ask Opera AI about the content of the webpage you’re currently on. If you’re using a Tab Island with many open tabs, you can ask Opera AI about all of them. This is useful when, for example, you want to compare products across multiple tabs within a Tab Island.
How do I activate page content access?
Access to the page content is enabled automatically when you start a new chat with AI while visiting a website. AI will receive information about the website content only if you write anything to the AI with page content enabled.
How do I disable page content access?
To disable access to page content, toggle off the option at the top of your Opera AI chat. You need to do this prior to beginning a chat.
What tasks can I perform with AI and page content?
AI with page content can help you summarize webpages, extract specific information, and translate foreign languages, find more information or compare products, for example.
Is page content available for all websites?
For security purposes, page content is not available to AI on every website. Access is blocked to certain sensitive websites such as some banks, payment providers, and other sites that handle personal data.
When using page content, are Opera AI responses saved in the regular chat history?
Yes, they are saved in your regular Opera AI chat history.
Should I be careful with using page content with AI?
When page content access is enabled, the data is processed like any other input in Opera AI. Therefore, we recommend not using it with banking, payment providers, medical platforms, or other websites with private or financial information.
Can I use Opera AI in a private window?
No, Opera AI is not available in a private window in Opera browsers.
Can page content that I am browsing be used for training AI models?
No, it is not used to train AI models.
AI prompts via context menu for highlighted text on a website
You can use AI prompts (Explore More, Translate, etc.) by right-clicking highlighted text on a website.
Image Generation
What is image generation and how do I use it?
Opera AI can generate images using text prompts. You can use this feature for various purposes, such as creating social media content, prototyping ideas, or simply for fun. To use it, simply describe the image you want in the Opera AI chat, and the AI will generate it for you.
How many images can I generate?
The number of images you can generate each day is generous and flexible, but may be subject to fair-use limits to ensure a smooth experience for all users. For higher limits, sign into your free Opera Account. If you still need a higher limit, we recommend installing the Opera Neon browser, where one of the subscription plans includes unlimited image generation.
File Uploads
What kind of files can Opera AI understand?
Opera AI can understand a wide variety of file types including:
- Images: .jpg, .png, .jpeg, .svg
- Spreadsheets: .xls, .xlsx, .ods
- Video: .mp4, .mpeg
- Audio: .mp3
- Text-based formats: .pdf, .csv, .txt, .json, .odt, .doc, .docx
How do I upload a file to Opera AI?
Open a chat with Opera AI and click the paperclip icon on the right side of the chat input bar. Choose the file from your system or paste it from your clipboard.
How many files can I upload at a time?
You can upload up to three files at a time.
Does Opera AI analyze files automatically?
No, you must provide a prompt after uploading a file. Opera AI will use the file as context when answering your question or completing your request.
How long are my uploaded files stored?
Uploaded files are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Are uploaded files shared with anyone?
Your files are sent along with your prompts to the AI models, where they are anonymized and forgotten by the models after use.
Can uploaded files be used for training AI models?
No, none of your data is used to train AI models.
Text-to-Speech
You can have Opera AI read its responses out loud by clicking on the speaker icon in the chat.
File Generation
How do I get Opera AI to generate a file for me?
Simply tell Opera AI what you want to generate, and in which format, such as “Write a simple JSON object with a name and age field.” Once it’s generated, you can click the download button to save the file.
What kind of files can Opera AI generate?
Opera AI can generate files in the following formats:
- JSON (.json)
- Text (.txt)
- Python Script (.py)
- JavaScript (.js)
- TypeScript (.ts)
- HTML (.html)
- Portable Object (.po)
- XML (.xml)
- CSV (.csv)
- XLIFF (.xlf)
Opera AI Tab View
What is Opera AI Tab View?
You can expand the Opera AI chat to a full tab in your browser. Full Tab View provides more space for your conversation, access to your list of your chats, as well as access to Settings.
How do I open Opera AI Tab View in the Opera browser for desktop?
The option to open Tab View is located at the top of the panel in the Opera AI Sidebar.
What can I do in Full Tab View?
You can use Tab View exactly the same way as you do in the Opera AI panel. It simply gives you more space for your conversation with Opera AI.
Can I continue a conversation in Full Tab View that I started in the AI chat panel?
Yes, your conversation with Opera AI will be moved to the new view.
Can I have multiple active tabs open at the same time and conduct conversations in each of them?
Yes, you can have multiple tabs open and engage in independent conversations with Opera AI in each of them.
Accuracy of Responses
What are the main limitations of Opera AI?
As this field of technology is still in development, all applications of artificial intelligence have limitations. Most notably:
- Opera AI might generate content based on biased training data in the LLMs that are used.
- Opera AI may generate false, misleading, and inaccurate information, since it does not have the ability to fact-check.
- Opera AI does not have access to your browser’s data beyond what you submit through the input field, or what is in your open tab or Tab Island when page content is enabled.
Can I trust the information provided by Opera AI?
It’s important to note that, while Opera AI aims to be as accurate as possible, it still has limitations, such as social biases and hallucinations. When using Opera AI, please keep in mind that it is not a fact-checker. The responses provided are based on existing publicly available sources which could be false or biased. Because of this, it is recommended that you double-check the information provided by Opera AI with other sources before using or quoting it.
What is the source of knowledge for Opera AI?
The information provided by Opera AI is based on data that’s currently available on the web, and the large quantity of publicly available sources that the AI model was trained on.
Why did Opera AI give me an answer that is not related to my question?
AI answers are not always accurate or reliable. Artificial Intelligence might sometimes hallucinate and generate unjustified responses.
What can I do to get more accurate responses?
To achieve better results when using AI language models:
- Be specific: To increase the chance of generating relevant and helpful responses, it is important to provide detailed questions or prompts. Avoid using vague or open-ended prompts that may lead to ambiguous or irrelevant responses.
- Use proper grammar and spelling: Opera AI is more likely to generate accurate responses when you use proper grammar. Avoid using slang, abbreviations, or regional language.
- Provide context: Providing context for your questions or prompts can help the AI better understand what you’re asking and generate more accurate responses. If you’re seeking advice on a particular topic, give some background information about the situation.
- Correct mistakes: If Opera AI generates a response that contains errors or inaccuracies, you can correct it by providing feedback. This will help the model improve the answer provided.
- Experiment with different prompts: If you’re not getting the results you’re looking for, try rephrasing your questions. Sometimes, small changes can make a big difference in the quality of the responses you receive.
What is an AI hallucination?
An AI hallucination is a phenomenon in which an artificial intelligence generates responses that are not accurate or aligned with reality, or contrary to what a user asked for. This anomaly can occur as a result of limitations or biases that are present in the AI’s training data, or due to the complexity of AI technology itself.
Limits and Terms of Usage
Is Opera AI limited to an adult audience?
Yes, you need to be at least 18 years old to use Opera AI.
Is Opera AI a free service?
Yes, Opera AI is a free service in the Opera browser.
In which countries and regions is Opera AI available?
Opera AI is available for use in Opera browsers for desktop, Opera for Android and Opera for iOS in most countries and regions. However, it is currently unavailable in Afghanistan, Belarus, Burundi, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iraq, Iran, Laos, Libya, North Korea, Macao, Russia, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk.
Is there a limit to the number of chats or messages per chat?
There is no specific limit to the number of chats that you can open, or the number of messages per chat. However, functionality might be impaired if you use the service excessively. If that happens, the service will be temporarily unavailable until the next day.
Data Protection and Safety
What data does Opera AI have access to?
Opera AI can only access the information that you provide in the ongoing chat or that you make available through page context access. Neither the browser nor other web services can access any data that you provide to Opera AI.
Is Opera AI safe for my privacy?
In order to ensure your privacy within Opera AI, it is recommended that you do not include any personal data, personal documents, photos or other personally sensitive information in your Opera AI chats. Also, it is recommended that you don’t use Opera AI features (such as Image Understanding or page content access) on banking or payment provider sites, medical platforms, or other sensitive account websites. For more information on how your data is handled, please see Opera’s privacy statement.
Who has access to my chats?
Chat history is encrypted and stored on Opera’s servers for 30 days. OpenAI servers also keep anonymized (not connected to your identity) parts of chats for 30 days. Google servers only store anonymized parts of chats for as long as needed to generate the requested output, and no longer than 24 hours.
Does Opera AI use information that I provide to train AI models?
No, Opera AI does not use information that you provide in the AI chat, nor the content of websites that you are browsing, to train AI models.
Which laws govern the usage of my data?
Opera AI is provided by Opera Norway AS, a company registered and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Opera Norway AS acts as the primary data controller for all Opera products and services. Therefore the processing of your data is governed by General Data Protection Regulation (or “GDPR”), which applies in the European Union as well as in Norway. To understand more about how we process your data, please read our Privacy Statement.