OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser centered around ChatGPT, designed to transform web browsing by integrating conversational AI directly into the browsing experience. Atlas is currently available worldwide on macOS for Free, Plus, Pro, and Go users, with plans to extend to Windows, iOS, and Android soon.
Key Features of ChatGPT Atlas
Integrated AI Assistance: Atlas comes with ChatGPT built directly into the browser, allowing users to ask questions, get summaries, analyze content, and complete tasks without switching tabs or copying and pasting. This integration aims to make the browser a "super-assistant," responding intelligently based on user context and browsing activity.
Browser Memories: This privacy-controlled feature allows ChatGPT to remember key details from the websites you visit, enhancing future interactions by bringing back relevant context. Users can control these memories by viewing, archiving, or deleting them anytime. When browser memories are off, ChatGPT cannot access page contents or create any memory.
Agent Mode: ChatGPT Atlas can perform tasks autonomously through agent mode, such as researching, analyzing, automating routine tasks, planning events, or booking appointments. This mode is currently in preview for Plus, Pro, and Business users and represents a step towards automating complex workflows directly in the browser.
Multi-tab and multi-type search results: The new tab page offers a starting point to ask questions or enter URLs, delivering fast and organized results across different tabs such as links, images, videos, and news where available.
Seamless Import of Browser Data: Users can import bookmarks, saved passwords, and browsing history from their existing browsers to Atlas, making transition smooth and retaining personalization.
Privacy and Control
OpenAI stresses that users maintain full control over what ChatGPT can see and remember. Incognito windows and toggles to disable ChatGPT’s visibility on specific sites allow users to limit data access. Browser memories are private and tied to a user's ChatGPT account and can be cleared by deleting browsing history. By default, browsing data is not used for training AI models unless explicitly opted in, and websites that opt out of GPTBot are excluded from training datasets.
Availability and Future Plans
Atlas currently supports macOS with broad availability for various user tiers (Free, Plus, Pro, Go, and Business Beta). Versions for Windows, iOS, and Android will launch soon. OpenAI plans ongoing updates, including multi-profile support, enhanced developer tools, and features enabling improved app discovery within Atlas. Parental controls have been integrated, letting parents manage features such as browser memories and agent mode.
Market Position
ChatGPT Atlas enters a competitive market dominated by browsers like Google Chrome, which has integrated its own AI features based on Google's Gemini technology. OpenAI aims to leverage its large user base of over 800 million ChatGPT users and extend its ecosystem by offering an AI-native browsing experience that potentially boosts internet traffic and associated advertising revenue.
Use Cases
Examples of Atlas capabilities include helping users find and order grocery ingredients directly from recipes, opening and analyzing work documents, performing competitive research, or summarizing the user’s recent web activity to create actionable insights like to-do lists or event planning.
This launch marks a significant step in how AI will integrate into everyday digital activities, positioning browsing as a highly interactive and personalized experience powered by conversational agents. Try ChatGPT Atlas now at chatgpt.com/atlas to experience a new way of browsing with AI built in.