In a major move, OpenAI has officially stepped into the AI-backed browser space with the launch of ChatGPT Atlas.
It marks a milestone in the company’s expanding product strategy.
Atlas is launched to compete directly with tech giants like Google and Microsoft; meanwhile, the browser is hoped to integrate deeply with AI tools, offering users a smarter, more personalized browsing experience.
Let’s find out what the buzz is and get to know the tools to use ChatGPT Atlas.
OpenAI newly launched web browser ChatGPT Atlas, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The company rolled out its new AI-powered web browser on October 21, 2025, that enables ChatGPT technology at its core.
It is specifically designed to compete with market leaders, including Google Chrome and Safari.
The integration of ChatGPT Atlas will allow users smarter search capabilities, personalized content recommendations, and improved productivity tools, making the browsing game more efficient and intuitive.
ChatGPT Atlas is currently accessible to Mac users only, while the browser can be downloaded freely.
The standout feature of ChatGPT Atlas is its Agent Mode, which is limited to Pro Plus and Enterprise subscribers.
Although OpenAI has not yet announced the release date to launch Atlas on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms, the company plans to roll it out ultimately.
OpenAI demonstrates how ChatGPT within Atlas assists with demanding tasks, such as recalling viewed job postings and condensing industry insights.
For instance, users can prompt the browser to compile all job listings from the previous week and generate a summary, streamlining interview prep.
ChatGPT remains accessible while browsing in Atlas, displayed in the sidebar and ready whenever you choose the “Ask ChatGPT” feature.
OpenAI enhances one of ChatGPT’s top capabilities—text editing—in Atlas.
Simply select text (e.g., in an email) and tap the ChatGPT icon to refine or tweak its tone instantly.
One of the main spotlights of ChatGPT Atlas is its release of the agent mode, which autonomously handles all user tasks, like reserving a restaurant table, ordering groceries, or building shopping lists.
OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT’s search in Atlas by adding dedicated tabs that organize results by content type—such as standard web results, videos, and news.
This upgrade delivers a more structured and intuitive browsing experience, closely resembling that of a traditional search engine.
What is expected is that, after 17 years of being unchallenged, Google Chrome finally meets a true contender: Chat GPT Atlas.