The creator tests GenSpark’s AI browser, highlighting its unique on-device AI model that runs offline and built-in ad blocking, but criticizes its slow, unreliable AI features and lackluster integration compared to competitors like Comet. While appreciating GenSpark’s innovative ideas, they recommend sticking with Comet for now and express curiosity about future developments in AI browsers.
In this video, the creator tests out GenSpark’s newly released AI browser, comparing it to other AI browsers like Perplexity Comet and NEO, which they have previously reviewed. GenSpark is described not as a proprietary large language model (LLM) but rather as an AI agent platform or framework, similar to Perplexity. The platform offers various tools such as slides, sheets, and docs, and the AI browser is one of its latest features. The creator notes that while the branding and logo of GenSpark feel less premium, the platform itself has some interesting capabilities.
One of the standout features of the GenSpark AI browser is its on-device free AI, which allows users to run AI models offline without sending data to external servers. The creator demonstrates downloading a 2-billion parameter model called Gemma 22B and running it locally within the browser. This is significant because it addresses privacy concerns associated with cloud-based AI services. The browser itself is built on Chromium, an open-source version of Chrome, which explains why it looks and feels very similar to Google Chrome.
When testing the browser’s AI capabilities, the creator finds that the default search uses Brave Search, and the AI responses appear to be powered by Brave’s AI rather than GenSpark’s own technology. The sidecar AI feature, which is supposed to interact with web pages and perform tasks, requires signing in and seems slow and unreliable. The creator experiences long wait times and limited functionality, with the AI opening multiple windows instead of tabs and sometimes switching the browser from dark to light mode unexpectedly.
The ad-blocking feature of the GenSpark browser impresses the creator, noting that ads are blocked automatically without any user intervention. However, the overall AI experience is disappointing due to slow response times, limited free queries, and a lack of seamless integration. The creator compares GenSpark unfavorably to Comet, which they consider the best AI browser so far, and expresses skepticism about GenSpark’s current usefulness and future potential.
In conclusion, while GenSpark offers some innovative ideas like on-device AI and native ad blocking, the browser’s AI features are underwhelming and slow. The creator recommends sticking with Comet for now and is curious about what Google might bring to the AI browser space given their vast data resources. They invite viewers to share their experiences with AI browsers in the comments and express hope for improvements in future updates.