Apple is looking to bridge the gap in Safari’s extension ecosystem by introducing a feature that allows users to 'vibe-code' their own extensions. In a demo, Apple showcased how asking Safari to ‘create’ an extension simply by describing what you need can generate a functional tool like a recipe keeper.

This move could help Safari catch up with competitors like Chrome and Firefox, which have robust libraries of third-party extensions. However, it remains to be seen whether users will find this feature as intuitive and useful as the pre-built options available on other browsers.

In addition to extension-making, Apple is also working on an AI-powered tab sorting tool that automatically groups your tabs based on their content. This could prove handy for organizing browsing sessions, though similar features are already available in other browsers.

The update also includes a new 'Notify Me' feature that allows users to track changes on websites by describing the kind of change they’re interested in—though it’s uncertain if this will be as effective or user-friendly as third-party tools currently offer.

As Apple takes a more measured approach to integrating AI into Safari, it remains to be seen how these features will fare against those from competitors. Will users embrace these new AI-driven tools, or stick with the familiar options they already have?