OpenAI on October 21, 2025, introduced its first ever web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, aimed at integrating AI assistance into daily browsing experience. It is currently available for macOS users and is in beta for Windows, iOS, and Android.
Unlike traditional browsers, it allows users to surf the browser but with an AI-powered sidebar, acting as a live assistant for users across websites.
Key Feature to Take into Consideration-
ChatGPT Atlas has been amalgamated with several powerful features to make browsing conversational and intelligent. The browser displays ChatGPT-style responses directly within search results and provides dedicated tabs for Web, Images, Videos, and News, each linking seamlessly to Google’s search results.
Its standout element is the ChatGPT sidebar, which assists users contextually as they browse, helping them rewrite text, generate code, or personalize online tasks without switching tabs.
The browser further emphasizes privacy and user control, ensuring users can choose what the AI remembers, and delete stored data at any time.
It is worth noting that the browser uses Google as its default search engine. This marks the first time when OpenAI opted for Google instead of its largest investor, Microsoft.
What Are OpenAI’s Future Plans?
OpenAI aims to transform Atlas into a super-assistant browser, by integrating capabilities like browser memory. This will let the AI remember context from previously visited pages. Alongside, an agent mode is also likely to be added to facilitate the completion of multi-step tasks autonomously.
OpenAI expects Atlas to become an intelligent interface for the entire web, with the capacity to understand intent, learn preferences, and assist users across both apps and websites.
With further development, Atlas is anticipated to introduce new monetization pathways, such as premium subscription tiers or integrated ad models, reinforcing its role as a next-generation hub for personalized, AI-driven browsing.
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