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OpenAI Releases ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-Integrated Browser for macOS

Early reactions emphasize research-friendly tools over day-one utility for mobile-first habits.

Overview

  • Atlas embeds ChatGPT throughout the browsing experience so it can understand pages, answer questions and assist in real time without switching tools.
  • Agent mode handles multi-step tasks under safety limits, including no code execution, no access to files outside the browser and pausing on sensitive pages.
  • The macOS app is available now across all ChatGPT plans with Business, Enterprise and Edu in beta, and versions for Windows, iOS and Android are planned.
  • Review highlights include quick page summaries, context-aware help, thread memory and in-browser writing, while some early users and a Tom’s Guide reviewer found it unnecessary for casual, mobile-first use.
  • OpenAI cites upcoming features like multi-profile support and deeper SDK integration, and the product offers optional memory and privacy controls as experts caution about risks such as prompt injection.