OpenAI Launches Atlas: A Web Browser Integrated with ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced the release of Atlas, a web browser designed to integrate its ChatGPT AI chatbot directly into the browsing experience. The browser is built on the Chromium framework and currently available exclusively for macOS. Plans for future releases include versions for Windows, iOS, and Android platforms.
Atlas leverages and extends ChatGPT Search functionality, enabling users to perform web searches and access context-aware AI assistance within any webpage. Users can pose specific questions, request summaries, and delegate tasks directly to Atlas, streamlining information gathering and task execution.
Key features of Atlas include:
- Integrated ChatGPT Interface: A dedicated ChatGPT sidebar provides direct access to the chatbot’s functionalities within the browser environment.
- Memory Functionality: The browser maintains a history of ChatGPT conversations, allowing users to continue interactions seamlessly and retrieve previously accessed information, including files and tab groups.
- ChatGPT Agent Integration: For users of ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business subscriptions, Atlas offers Agent functionality, enabling the AI to perform tasks on the user’s behalf.
To ensure security and data protection, OpenAI has implemented specific safeguards within Atlas. These measures restrict the ability to download files, run browser extensions or execute code, and prevent connections with other applications installed on the user’s computer.
