OpenAI Atlas Browser: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares fell 3.4% on Wall Street after OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence–powered web browser called ChatGPT Atlas. The move is being seen as a direct challenge to Google’s dominant Chrome browser, sparking investor concerns about potential disruption to Alphabet’s core business.
The browser, officially unveiled by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a livestream event, marks the company’s next big step in integrating AI deeply into everyday internet use. Altman described Atlas as “a fast, flexible, and intelligent browser designed for the future of web experiences.”
OpenAI’s new browser, ChatGPT Atlasblends traditional web browsing with conversational AI capabilities. It comes with three key features Chat, Memory, and Agentallowing users to interact with websites using ChatGPT in real time.
Unlike traditional browsers that rely on Google or Bing, Atlas uses ChatGPT Search as its default search experience. This enables users to get AI-generated answers and summaries instead of typical search result pages.
ChatGPT seamlessly accompanies users as they browse the web on Atlas. With a single click or command, users can summon ChatGPT on any webpage to perform tasks such as:
Drafting emails
Summarising content
Assisting with online forms
Researching topics directly from the browser window
The browser aims to make everyday web interactions more intuitive and efficient through AI integration.
ChatGPT Atlas is available globally for Mac users starting today. To download it, users can visit OpenAI’s official website or access the update through their ChatGPT app.
However, the Agent Mode which enables autonomous task execution like scheduling, organizing information, or managing workflows is exclusive to paid ChatGPT Plus and Pro users.
OpenAI confirmed that Windows, iOS, and Android versions of Atlas will roll out soon.
The announcement immediately impacted Alphabet’s stock, which dropped over 3% in Tuesday trading. Analysts say the decline reflects investor unease about OpenAI’s growing ecosystem of AI-driven tools that could threaten Google’s dominance in both search and browser markets.
Atlas represents OpenAI’s most ambitious attempt yet to redefine how people interact with the internet. With former Chrome and Firefox developers like Ben Goodger and ex-Apple designer Justin Rushing on the team, the company appears poised to merge cutting-edge AI with intuitive web design.
“The way we hope people will use the internet in the future… the chat experience in a web browser can be a great analog,” Altman said during the livestream.
As OpenAI continues to expand its offerings beyond chatbots into full-fledged browsing experiences, tech analysts predict increased competition in the AI and search landscape one that could reshape the web as we know it.
OpenAI unveils AI browser Atlas
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