Ep 35 — Agentic Browsers: The New Gatekeepers of the Web

The Tech Watch: Innovation & Influence

Ep 35 — Agentic Browsers: The New Gatekeepers of the Web

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Published on Aug 31, 2026, 10:54:24 AM
Total time: 00:02:10

Episode Description

AI browsers and autonomous agents are beginning to search, click, compare, and buy on behalf of users. This episode examines how OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, and others are turning the browser into a power layer—and why regulators, publishers, advertisers, and retailers are suddenly watching the address bar.

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