Rabbit launches OS3, an AI assistant that works in your browser and chats

In short: Rabbit has launched OS3, a software version of its AI assistant that you can use on devices you already own, without buying a Rabbit R1.

What happened

Rabbit, the company behind the Rabbit R1 handheld AI gadget, announced a new product called OS3. Unlike the R1, OS3 is mainly software. You can use it through a desktop web browser, or through messaging apps like Telegram and iMessage.

Rabbit says OS3 is built to act like a helper that can do tasks for you across different screens. This kind of helper is often called an “AI agent,” which is just a chatbot that can also take actions, like opening files or filling out a form (like a digital assistant that clicks buttons for you).

To connect OS3 to your computer, Rabbit says you install a small program on Windows, Mac, or Linux. That lets OS3 interact with local apps and files. Rabbit says file contents stay on your machine, but chat history and “memory” logs are stored on Rabbit’s servers, and some task instructions may be sent to the AI provider you choose.

OS3 also uses a “bring your own key” approach. That means there is no monthly subscription from Rabbit, but you may need your own paid access key from companies like OpenAI or Anthropic.

Why it matters

Rabbit originally argued people needed a separate gadget for this kind of assistant. OS3 is a shift toward meeting people where they already are, on their phones and computers, which could make these assistants easier to try. It also raises practical questions about privacy and cost, since your tasks may involve sending information to outside AI services.

Source: Wired