OpenAI has introduced Atlas, a new web browser powered by ChatGPT that prioritizes AI assistance over traditional links. The browser features an 'Ask ChatGPT' sidebar designed to guide users through the web. Early hands-on tests suggest it offers moderate help but can sometimes provide confusing results.
OpenAI announced Atlas on Wednesday, positioning it as a ChatGPT-powered Chromium browser that inverts conventional browsing experiences. Unlike standard browsers where each click reveals new web content, Atlas emphasizes AI interactions, making every click an opportunity to engage with ChatGPT.
The browser's core feature is the 'Ask ChatGPT' sidebar, which aims to provide AI-driven answers and guidance ahead of direct web links. In a hands-on review, the sidebar proved moderately helpful at best for navigating sites, offering summaries and explanations. However, it occasionally delivered confusingly wrong information, raising questions about its reliability for everyday use.
Atlas represents OpenAI's push to integrate its AI tools more deeply into web browsing, potentially shifting how users discover and interact with online content. While the launch coincides with another AI browser debut from startup Nimo, Atlas stands out for its focus on ChatGPT integration. No specific release date for public availability was detailed in the announcements.