**2025 October** October 2025 stands out as a particularly noteworthy moment for Browser with AI, given Comet's worldwide rollout and the release of ChatGPT's Atlas. | Browser / AI-Browser Feature | Company / Developer | Launch / Announcement Date | Notes | | ---------------------------- | --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Comet | Perplexity AI | July 9, 2025 (limited release) | Chromium-based AI browser; later free worldwide in Oct 2025 | | ChatGPT Atlas | OpenAI | October 21, 2025 | Initial macOS release. Versions for other OS announced “coming soon”. | | Gemini in Chrome | Google LLC | May 20-21, 2025 announced at I/O; rollout starting May 21 2025 for Pro/Ultra users U.S. | Integration of Gemini model into Chrome browser (Windows/macOS) for AI-assist browsing. | | Copilot Mode in Edge | Microsoft Corporation | July 2025 (Edge “Copilot Mode” launch)& July 28 2025 (official release) | Puts AI assistant directly in Edge browser with new tab/chat/search interface. | | Dia (beta) | The Browser Company | June 11, 2025 (beta) | AI-first browser; invite only initially. | Internet users worldwide (aged 16+) spend an average of approximately **6 hours and 38 minutes per day** online. Of course, while much time is spent not only on browsers but also on YouTube, TikTok, and social media, if the reason for connecting to the internet is to obtain information and conduct research—activities that still heavily rely on search—then it's certain that the browser users rely on daily serves as the starting point for much of their online activity.