Computer Use

Browser agent

In one sentenceAI that operates a computer or web browser like a person: looking at the screen, clicking, typing and filling in forms.

What it means

Some agents can control a browser or desktop directly. They take screenshots, decide what to click, and complete tasks in websites that have no API.

It is powerful and still slower and less reliable than a direct integration. It also carries risk if the agent reads malicious instructions on a web page (see Prompt Injection).

How to use it

• Use it for tedious web tasks: collecting information from many pages, filling repetitive forms, checking listings.
• Watch it work the first few times, and do not let it submit payments, send messages or change account settings without your approval.
• Respect each platform's terms of service. Automating LinkedIn activity can put your account at risk.

Related terms

AI Agent Prompt Injection Human in the Loop