# Opera Browser Runs AI Locally Without Cloud

> Opera launches WebAI to run AI models on your laptop instead of cloud.
- Title: Opera Browser Runs AI Locally Without Cloud · BigGo Finance
- Summary: Opera launches WebAI to run AI models on your laptop instead of cloud. Opera One browser now runs AI models locally on devices, cutting cloud costs and data…
- Keywords: opera, webai, ai models, local processing, privacy, cost savings, browser security, finance, markets, Browser, Runs, Locally
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/29b807f4-267f-4874-b11b-8c009ba973bb
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:25:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: opera, webai, ai models, local processing, privacy, cost savings, browser security, finance, markets
## Opera launches WebAI
Opera One browser now supports running ai models locally on devices without cloud.
## WebAI supports open-weight models
WebAI uses open-weight models including google's gemma and apple's on-device model for macs.
## Requires user opt-in
Users must enable web ai through settings and install an extension for local processing.
## Privacy and cost benefits
Local ai processing cuts cloud subscription costs and limits data exposure for users.
## Opera GX and Neon to follow
Opera gx and neon browsers will receive webai support soon after the initial preview.
## Competitive landscape
Firefox requires separate runtime for local ai while opera offers built-in support.
## Key takeaway

Opera One browser now runs AI models locally on devices, cutting cloud costs and data exposure.