Brave Browser has unveiled significant updates to its AI assistant, Leo, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
First of, through version 1.75, the browser introduces a Full Page Mode, which allows users to engage with Leo in full page, making use the whole screen aesthetic to interact with the chatbot for a more immersive experience.
According to Brave, users can 'Ask Leo' to be directed to the full page interface.
They can also do this through the Chat Panel, and select the 'Expand' option.
This mode provides a comprehensive view, facilitating more in-depth interactions with Leo.
Starting today, you can use Brave's AI assistant Leo in full page mode!
When you click “Ask Leo” in the URL bar, you’ll be taken directly there. You can also click the “Expand” option in the Leo chat panel.
In full page mode, you'll notice another new feature: Chat History! pic.twitter.com/ZL7rNIxxKJ— Brave (@brave) February 6, 2025
Next, is the Chat History feature.
When viewing Leo in the Full Page mode, there is an added Chat History section, where users can save and revisit past conversations.
To ensure privacy, conversations are stored locally on users. device, and that stored chats are all encrypted.
Brave said that users' interactions with the AI are not utilized for model training purposes.
Chat History saves your conversations locally so you can access and continue them later.
These stored conversations are encrypted and won't be used for model training.
Learn more about the privacy protections, and how to delete past chats, here: https://t.co/q8GsBikYXC— Brave (@brave) February 6, 2025
And lastly, the update also introduces the option to install Leo as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
All users have to do is navigate to brave://leo-ai/, and tap on the install button located on the right side of the URL bar.
Once installed, Leo can be launched independently, providing quicker access and assistance.
Today's update (v1.75) also lets you install Leo as a progressive web app (PWA)!
When you visit brave://leo-ai/, you'll see an install button on the right side of the URL bar. Click it to get started.
Once you install Leo, you can launch it on its own for faster assistance. pic.twitter.com/moFK1XiDna— Brave (@brave) February 6, 2025
"Leo is an AI browsing assistant built right into Brave. It answers questions, summarizes pages, creates content and more while preserving user privacy," said Brave.
As an underdog when compared to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, and that it's also smaller than Opera, Brave needs to do something different, even though it cannot deny that it should still follow the hype of Large Language Models that OpenAI started when it launched ChatGPT.
And here, the aforementioned enhancements reflect its commitment to integrating advanced AI capabilities to the browser while maintaining user privacy and convenience.
"AI assistants have become a common part of modern Web browsers. Brave has Leo, Edge has Copilot, Opera has Aria, Arc has Max… This new wave of AI integration has raised many questions among developers and users alike. What’s the best way to interact with an AI assistant within the browser? What unique opportunities arise when AI is brought directly into the browsing experience?" said Brave in an old blog post.
This is why Brave that it's promoting "bring your own model" initiative.
"Your model, your rules," Brave said.