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OpenAI has released the ChatGPT Atlas browser for macOS. It integrates artificial intelligence directly into the interface and can perform tasks on web pages without having to switch between tabs.
Atlas works like a regular browser, but with a ChatGPT sidebar . The assistant can read the page content, answer questions about the text, summarize the content, suggest next steps, and use chat memory for context.
The user retains control over their privacy; browsing data is not used to train the model by default, and “browser memory” can be disabled in the settings.
Agent mode has been added. This allows the assistant to open tabs, click on items, and complete tasks independently. In the demo, the developers demonstrated a scenario involving grocery shopping and online ordering. The feature is currently in preview and available for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers.
The launch has begun worldwide on macOS Free, Plus, Pro, and Go. Versions for Windows, iOS, and Android will be announced later. Atlas is available in beta for enterprise plans, requiring administrator activation.
Analysts see Atlas as a step toward a new “agent-based” web model. It turns the browser into an assistant that not only searches for links but also performs routine web actions. In this context, the launch is being called a direct challenge to Chrome and current search habits.
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