The biggest misconceptions about web browsers and why they matter in the AI era

Most people spend more time in their browser than in almost any other piece of software they use. It's where they read the news, check their bank accounts, work, shop and more. Yet, for something so central to daily life, most people have a surprisingly limited understanding of what their browser is actually doing behind the scenes.

Head of Security at Opera.

That gap was easier to overlook when browsers had a relatively simple job. They opened websites and displayed…