Real user experiences with browser automation technology - what works, what fails, and what could go wrong
What Happens When Your Browser Gets an AI Assistant
You open your browser and say "apply to 20 marketing jobs on LinkedIn." Your computer starts clicking buttons, filling forms, and submitting applications. You walk away and come back to find 100 job applications submitted in 40 minutes.
This scenario happened to a real Comet browser user. The AI agent worked exactly as designed. None of those applications led to interviews.[1]
AI agents in browsers represent a fundamental shift from manual web browsing to automated task execution. Instead of clicking through websites yourself, you give instructions in plain English. The AI interprets your commands and attempts to carry them out by navigating web pages automatically.
Comet browser has gained attention for its AI agent capabilities. Real users report both remarkable successes and concerning failures. The technology handles some tasks brilliantly while completely bungling others.
Understanding these real-world experiences helps you decide whether AI browser agents make sense for your needs. The promise sounds compelling. The reality proves more complex.