OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser that integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The company said the launch marks a step toward creating a super-assistant that helps users perform tasks and access information without leaving the page.
Atlas is available starting today on macOS for Free, Plus, Pro, and Go users, with beta access for Business, Enterprise, and Education accounts. Versions for Windows, iOS, and Android are expected soon.
The new browser builds on OpenAI’s earlier addition of web search to ChatGPT. Users can download Atlas from chatgpt.com/atlas and import bookmarks, passwords, and history from their existing browsers.
According to OpenAI, Atlas allows ChatGPT to assist users directly on web pages, eliminating the need to switch tabs or copy and paste. “With Atlas, ChatGPT can come with you anywhere across the web—helping you in the window right where you are, understanding what you’re trying to do, and completing tasks for you,” the company said in a statement.
The browser also supports ChatGPT’s memory feature, enabling it to recall information from previous chats and browsing activity to provide more relevant assistance. These “browser memories” are optional and can be viewed, archived, or deleted at any time. OpenAI clarified that deleting browsing history also removes any associated memories.
Yogya Kalra, a college student and early tester of Atlas, said the integration has changed how she studies. “I used to switch between my slides and ChatGPT, taking screenshots just to ask a question,” she said. “Now ChatGPT instantly understands what I’m looking at, helping me improve my knowledge checks as I go.”
Atlas also includes “agent mode,” a feature that enables ChatGPT to complete tasks like researching, analysing data, or booking appointments while users browse. The mode is available in preview for Plus, Pro, and Business users.
The launch of Atlas places OpenAI in direct competition with a growing set of AI browsers and assistants. Perplexity AI recently introduced Comet, a browser designed to automate web tasks and multi-step workflows.
Microsoft has added Copilot Mode to its Edge browser, which uses GPT-based assistance to organise tabs and summarise web pages. Google Chrome recently integrated its Gemini model to offer conversational search and better web understanding.
Brave’s built-in assistant, Leo, provides privacy-focused AI tools for summarising and writing. Opera is also experimenting with agentic browsing and launched Opera Neon, a fully agentic browser that can browse, perform actions, and assist users by operating independently based on their intent.
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