AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flags

Researchers have discovered a security flaw in AI web browsers that could result in users having their data exposed by malicious websites.

Browsers equipped with AI agents, such as ChatGPT's Atlas, are like ordinary internet browsers but with additional chatbot functionality baked into the software. Using AI, agentic browsers can summarize websites, search for specific information, and even automate repetitive tasks.

For example, somebody may use an AI browser to make a purchase — whereas they would have to browse a webstore for the item and then make the payment if they used a conventional browser.

Many agentic browsers have only been released in 2025, and they're already rising in popularity. Scientists, however, have warned in a new study that many popular AI browsers bypass an important security measure that keeps their data private. They presented their findings April 26 at the Read Entire Article