OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas Browser for macOS
Key Points
- ChatGPT Atlas is now available for macOS download.
- The browser embeds ChatGPT directly in the interface with an icon and sidebar.
- Optional browsing memory lets the AI recall user preferences.
- Incognito mode is supported and browsing data will not train OpenAI models.
- Agent mode can perform tasks such as booking reservations or editing documents.
- Initial preview is limited to Plus, Pro, and Business account users.
- OpenAI plans to expand Atlas to Windows, Android, and iOS.
OpenAI has released its long‑rumored web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, for macOS users. The browser embeds ChatGPT directly into the interface, letting users summon the AI with a toolbar icon or a sidebar conversation window while they browse. Features include optional browsing memory, incognito mode, and an “agent mode” that can perform tasks such as booking reservations or editing documents. The initial release is limited to macOS, with plans to expand to Windows, Android, and iOS. Atlas is currently available as a preview for Plus, Pro, and Business accounts.
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Atlas
OpenAI’s long‑rumored browser has arrived under the name ChatGPT Atlas, and it is presently downloadable for macOS. The company has indicated that the browser will later be offered on Windows, Android, and iOS.
Integrated AI Experience
Atlas embeds ChatGPT directly within the browsing experience. When a user clicks into a text field, an icon appears that lets them prompt the chatbot without leaving the page. A prompt bar also appears on new tabs, and a sidebar provides a persistent space for conversation with the AI.
Memory and Privacy Controls
The browser can remember user preferences, enabling shortcuts like “re‑open the shoes I looked at yesterday.” This memory feature is optional and can be managed or cleared in settings, and users may browse in incognito mode. OpenAI states it will not use browsing content to train future models.
Agent Mode for Task Automation
Atlas includes an agent mode that allows ChatGPT to surf the web and complete tasks on the user’s behalf. "It can help you book reservations or flights or even just edit a document that you’re working on," said Adam Fry, product lead for ChatGPT Search.
Availability and Preview
The browser is currently available as a preview for Plus, Pro, and Business accounts. Users can explore its features, including the AI‑driven sidebar and task automation.
Company Vision and Competition
CEO Sam Altman highlighted the innovation, saying, "Tabs are great but we haven't seen a lot of browser innovation since then" and "This is just a great browser all‑around — it’s smooth, it’s quick, it’s really nice to use." OpenAI joins a competitive market where other companies have also launched AI‑enhanced browsers.