Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent called the Nova Act, designed to perform various browser-based tasks. Powered by the company’s Nova family of AI models, this new AI agent is a significant leap forward in Amazon’s efforts to provide “frontier intelligence” with competitive pricing. The Nova Act is currently available in a research preview and is accessible to users in the United States. It comes as a software development kit (SDK), allowing developers to explore and integrate its agentic capabilities into their applications and systems.
The Nova family of AI models was first introduced in December 2024, with three variants—Micro, Lite, and Pro—tailored to different performance needs. These large language models (LLMs) are designed to offer advanced intelligence, with Amazon emphasizing their affordability and superior performance. Initially, access to these models was restricted to invite-only businesses, but with the launch of the Nova Act, Amazon is expanding availability to developers and AI enthusiasts. Users can now explore the Nova models on a dedicated website, which also features the Nova Act AI agent.
The Nova Act AI agent is designed to automate a variety of tasks within a web browser. While Amazon has not fully detailed the range of tasks the AI agent can perform, it is expected to handle tasks such as filling out online forms, shopping, or even booking restaurant reservations. This makes it a versatile tool for users looking to streamline their digital tasks. The AI agent is built on a custom version of the Nova models, which allows it to perform these tasks autonomously, offering a glimpse into the future of agentic AI systems capable of acting on behalf of the user.
Amazon has positioned the Nova Act as part of its broader vision for AI agents—systems that can handle tasks across both digital and physical environments. By releasing it as an SDK and research preview, the company is encouraging developers to experiment with this new technology and explore its potential applications. With this move, Amazon is not only expanding the reach of its AI models but also pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in terms of real-world, browser-based task automation.
