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The Bold Browser Reveals Leo: A Smart AI Conversationalist for Boosting User Experience
The Bold Browser has unveiled its very own AI chat companion named Leo, joining the ranks of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Opera.
Previously this year, Bold Search introduced an AI condenser, but it had limitations and was only effective for specific inquiries.
Introducing Bold Leo
Bold Leo is an inherent application integrated into the Bold Browser, presently accessible for users in the Nightly stream on desktops. It operates in a manner akin to other AI chatbots, enabling users to inquire, generate text, code, and more.
Initial trials point toward the need for enhancements in Bold Leo, which is why it is being unrolled as part of the Nightly experience. User feedback will play a pivotal role in refining its capabilities. Nevertheless, it is noteworthy that Bold Leo can promptly produce text.
In addition, Bold Leo can condense articles on webpages, offering a swift synopsis to users without the necessity of reading the complete page.
Accessing Bold Leo AI chat on the Bold Browser
To reach Bold Leo AI chat:
- Download the nightly edition of Bold Browser (version 1.59 or higher).
- Press the Sidebar tab.
- Identify the chat bubble-shaped icon labeled “Bold AI” and give it a tap.
By following these steps, users will be granted admission to the Bold Leo AI chat aspect, where they can delve into its functionalities and constraints.
Concerns about Privacy
Bold Leo AI abstains from gathering personal information, including IP addresses or other revealing details. It adheres strictly to the stringent privacy protocols delineated by Bold, with no necessity for user logins or accounts. Exchanges with Leo are instantly discarded and not preserved on servers. Interactions with Bold Leo are confined to specific tabs and cannot be viewed across multiple tabs.
When utilizing Bold Leo, only the most recent inquiry and the current dialogue history are shared with the server. Similarly, while summarizing a webpage or video from YouTube, Bold Leo solely accesses the pertinent text or transcript from the ongoing page. Users concerned about privacy can effortlessly circumvent these functions by launching a new empty tab and accessing Bold Leo from there.
Inputs to Bold Leo are submitted anonymously through a reverse-proxy to safeguard user confidentiality.
Bold Leo Assistant possesses a dedicated segment in the browser’s Settings, permitting users to tailor preferences and erase Leo’s data manually. The function can also be activated or deactivated through the browser’s flag settings.
Constraints of Bold Leo AI
Presently, Leo does not possess the ability to obtain live data such as real-time news. Nevertheless, Bold intends to incorporate real-time data support in the future, empowered by Bold Search.
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