Good morning!

Back in 2022, the world was blown away by the release of ChatGPT.

Then in the same year, Generative AI took over—AI that could create new content like text, images, and code from scratch based on your prompts.

Then in 2024, multimodality got introduced. AI could now understand and scan text, speech, and images, leading it to be integrated into tools like Microsoft Copilot.

Then during the start of 2025, AI web browsing and app creation got huge.

Each of these updates changed the way we used AI in our daily lives.

The Next Shift Coming In 2026

Now we're seeing the rise of multi-faceted, general-purpose agentic AI that can access personal data and execute goals and tasks with a simple prompt.

Tools like:

• Gemini with Personal Intelligence

• Clawdbot (later known as Moltbot)

• Browser Use 2.0

These aren't just chatbots that answer questions.

They're AI agents that take action for you.

They browse the web, click buttons, fill out forms, manage your calendar, control your apps, and complete entire workflows—all on their own.

This is the beginning of the Agentic Era.

Browser Use 2.0 vs Moltbot vs Gemini Personal Intelligence

Let me break down what each of these tools does and how they're different:

1. Browser Use 2.0

What it is:

An open-source AI framework that controls your browser like a human.

What it does:

• Automates web tasks (shopping, booking flights, scraping data, filling forms)

• Clicks, types, scrolls, and navigates websites autonomously

• Handles CAPTCHAs, uses proxies, and avoids detection

• Works with Claude Sonnet 4.5, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, or its own 30B parameter model

Best for:
Developers and businesses who need scalable, affordable browser automation.

Runs where:
Locally on your computer or in the cloud.

Cost:
Open-source and cheap—200 tasks per $1 in API costs.

Key feature:
94% accuracy, 6× faster than competitors, stealth mode for anti-detection.

2. Moltbot

What it is:
An open-source personal AI assistant that runs 24/7 on your own hardware.

What it does:

• Connects to messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal

• Takes real-world actions: clearing your inbox, scheduling meetings, ordering groceries, managing your smart home

• Runs continuously in the background, working even while you sleep

• Integrates with 50+ tools like Trello, GitHub, Spotify, Gmail, and more

Best for:
People who want a proactive AI assistant that lives in their messaging apps and handles daily tasks autonomously.

Runs where:
Locally on a Mac Mini, PC, Raspberry Pi, or cloud server.

Cost:
Free and open-source, but requires ~$5/month for API keys.

Key feature:
"Claude with hands"—it doesn't just think, it acts.

3. Gemini Personal Intelliegence

What it is:
Google's new AI feature that connects Gemini to all your Google apps.

What it does:

• Accesses data across Gmail, Google Drive, Photos, YouTube, Search history

• Gives personalized, context-aware responses based on your life

• Plans trips, recalls details, detects patterns, manages projects

• Uses a 1-million-token context window to understand everything about you

Best for:
People already deep in the Google ecosystem who want AI that knows their data.

Runs where:
Cloud-based, accessed via the Gemini app or Google Search.

Cost:
Beta access requires Google AI Pro ($19.99/month) or AI Ultra ($249.99/month).

Key feature:
Solves the "context packing problem"—it knows you deeply and acts accordingly.

Why These Are Only Going Mainstream in 2026

You might be wondering, if earlier versions came out in 2024 or early 2025, why are these tools only blowing up now in 2026?

Here's why:

1. Infrastructure Finally Caught Up
   Earlier agentic AI tools like OpenAI's Operator or Anthropic's Computer Use were impressive demos, but they were slow, expensive, and unreliable. Browser Use 2.0 and Moltbot are 6× faster, 15× cheaper, and actually work at scale.

2. Security and Privacy Concerns Are STILL a Major Issue
   People were scared to give AI system-level access—and those fears were proven valid with Moltbot's security incidents in January 2026 where data got leaked.

3. Real-World Use Cases Emerged
   In 2024, agentic AI was a novelty. In 2025, people figured out how to actually use it—clearing inboxes, managing calendars, automating shopping. Now in 2026, we have proven workflows that save 23+ hours per week.

4. The Market Is Ready
   The agentic AI market is exploding—from $7 billion in 2025 to a projected $93 billion by 2032. 40% of enterprise apps will have agents by the end of 2026 (up from <5% in early 2025). People now expect AI to take action, not just answer questions.

5. Multi-Agent Systems Became Practical
   In 2024, single-agent AI struggled with complex tasks. In 2025, multi-agent systems emerged—AI agents working together, each handling a specialized subtask. This made workflows 327% more efficient. Now in 2026, these systems are stable and accessible.

6. Open-Source Made It Affordable
   Proprietary tools like OpenAI Operator ($200+/month) and Google Mariner ($249/month) were too expensive for most people. Browser Use 2.0 and Moltbot are open-source and cost $5–$10/month, making agentic AI accessible to everyone.

My Opinion

The major AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others are all racing to perfect agentic AI right now.

We're seeing this play out in real time:

• Claude has Computer Use

• OpenAI has Operator

• Google has Personal Intelligence

• Open-source community has Moltbot and Browser Use 2.0

The race isn't about who does it first, it's about who does it best in terms of cost-effectiveness, privacy, reliability, and accessibility.

Here's what I believe:

The companies and tools that win will be the ones that solve the security problem while maintaining the power and flexibility these agents offer.

Right now, we're in the messy early phase. Moltbot's security issues prove that.

But the potential is too big to ignore.

People want AI that takes action.

People want AI that books their flights, clears their inbox, manages their calendar, and completes tasks while they sleep.

We're entering the Agentic Era.

It's going to be bumpy. There will be more security incidents. More lessons learned the hard way.

But it's also going to change everything.

The question isn't if this technology will go mainstream.

It's when, and who will do it right.

Talk soon,

Brian