OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser for macOS

OpenAI has officially entered the browser market with ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-driven web browser that brings ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The app, currently available on macOS, allows users to interact with ChatGPT seamlessly while they navigate websites—no switching tabs or copying text required. Versions for Windows, iOS, and Android are expected in the near future.

Atlas blends traditional browsing with conversational AI. Users can highlight text or click an icon in a text field to prompt ChatGPT for help, whether rewriting an email, summarizing a webpage, or generating content. The browser also includes a sidebar for ongoing conversations, and a smart search memory system that recalls previous queries and browsing sessions. These memories are optional, and OpenAI emphasizes that user data will not be used to train future models.

A standout feature is Agent Mode, which allows ChatGPT to perform tasks online autonomously, such as booking flights or editing shared documents. The feature builds on OpenAI’s earlier “Operator” technology and is currently available in preview for Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described Atlas as a step forward in how people interact with both AI and the web. “The browser hasn’t changed much in decades,” Altman said during the launch livestream. “Atlas reimagines it by making AI a native part of the experience.”

With this release, OpenAI joins a growing field of AI-first browsers, alongside offerings from Opera, Perplexity, and Google’s Gemini-enhanced Chrome. But Atlas stands apart in its deep integration of ChatGPT, aiming to turn everyday browsing into a fluid, conversational experience.