OpenAI has officially launched the Atlas browser, marking its most ambitious expansion yet beyond conversational AI and into the core infrastructure of the modern web. Atlas reimagines the browsing experience around ChatGPT, placing artificial intelligence—not a search bar—at the center of how users discover, navigate, and interact online.
Available initially for macOS and rolling out soon to Windows, iOS, and Android, Atlas functions as both a traditional web browser and an intelligent assistant. Its interface replaces the familiar address bar with a conversational field powered by ChatGPT, capable of summarizing pages, comparing information, completing tasks, and proactively suggesting next steps. A new “Agent Mode,” designed for premium users, can perform multi-step operations—such as researching a product, comparing reviews, filling shopping carts, and completing purchases—without requiring the user to click between…