OpenAI has entered the browser wars. The company has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser with AI built directly into the experience — aiming to rival big players like Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
The idea is simple: instead of switching between your browser and ChatGPT in another tab, Atlas brings the assistant right onto the page with you.
What Can Atlas Do?
OpenAI describes Atlas as “a browser built with ChatGPT at its core.” This means the AI can:
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Summarize long articles in seconds
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Answer questions about what you’re viewing
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Take actions like booking appointments or compiling research — all without leaving the page
A Browser That Remembers
Atlas comes with integrated memory, so it can pick up where you left off. For example, it can remind you of job listings you viewed last week or continue research from a past session.
If that makes you uneasy, don’t worry — memory is optional, and you can view, delete, or turn it off anytime.
Agent Mode: AI That Works for You
Atlas also includes Agent mode, a feature that lets the AI handle multi-step tasks such as:
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Filling out online forms
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Collecting info from multiple sites
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Ordering items online
For safety, the AI won’t run code, install add-ons, or touch files outside the browser. On sensitive sites like banking or email, it will always pause and ask for permission.
Early Reactions
Early users have mixed feelings. Some say it’s not fast enough and are unsure who would use it. Others see potential, calling it useful for “specific types of browsing” — with the possibility that people could eventually replace their current browser with it.
What’s Next?
OpenAI says this is just the beginning. Future updates will add:
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Multi-profile support (work vs. personal)
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Developer tools
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Better app integrations
How to Get It
Atlas is available now for macOS users. Support for Windows, iOS, and Android is coming soon. If you switch, the browser will let you import your bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history from your old browser.
