The Browser Company, after discontinuing Arc, launches Dia, a new AI-powered browser in beta for macOS Arc users. Unlike its predecessor, Dia features a more familiar interface with a deeply integrated AI assistant. This assistant understands browsing context, remembers history, and helps with tasks like travel planning, writing, and shopping. It uses 'skills' to route queries to the best AI tool, prioritizing user privacy with data stored and encrypted locally. While not yet fully featured, Dia aims to transform the browser experience into a collaborative partnership.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.