How does openai atlas browser work?
#Atlas
pliant wolf
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ChatGPT Atlas Browser
ChatGPT Atlas is OpenAI's macOS web browser built on Chromium, with ChatGPT integrated directly into the browsing experience. Here's how it works:
Core Features
ChatGPT Built In
- A sidebar lets you ask ChatGPT questions, summarize pages, or handle tasks without leaving your current tab. [Ask ChatGPT sidebar]
- Inline writing help lets you pull up ChatGPT in any form field to write or edit text. [Release notes]
- The new tab page lets you ask ChatGPT a question or enter a URL directly.
Browser Memories
When opted in, ChatGPT remembers useful details from your browsing to improve responses and suggestions. Web content is summarized on OpenAI's servers, with filters to remove personally identifiable information. Raw page content is deleted after summarization, and summaries are deleted within 7 days. [Data controls & privacy]
Agent Mode (Plus, Pro, Business users)
Agent mode lets ChatGPT take actions in the browser on your behalf — for example, researching a topic, building a list, and adding items to a shopping cart. Safeguards include:
- Cannot run code, download files, or install extensions
- Cannot access other apps or your file system
- Pauses on sensitive sites (e.g., financial institutions)
- A logged-out mode is available to reduce risk by not using pre-existing cookies [Agent mode]
Privacy & Data Controls
- By default, browsing content is not used to train OpenAI models — you must explicitly opt in. [Data controls & privacy]
- You can control page visibility so ChatGPT cannot see specific pages.
- Incognito mode signs you out of ChatGPT and prevents chats/memories from being saved.
Standard Browser Functionality
Atlas also works as a full browser with:
- Bookmarks, password manager, and autofill (imported from Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)
- Tab management, downloads, and form autofill
- Per-site camera/microphone permissions [Getting started]
System Requirements
Atlas requires a Mac with Apple silicon (M-series chip) running macOS 14.2 Monterey or later. [Getting started]
You can download it at chatgpt.com/atlas.
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pliant wolf
@cursive ermine can it do tasks for you?
cursive ermineBOT
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Yes — Atlas includes Agent Mode, which lets ChatGPT complete tasks in the browser on your behalf. Here's what it can do:
What Agent Mode Can Do
- Navigate websites and interact with web pages
- Research topics across public websites
- Fill out forms and edit spreadsheets
- Work with uploaded files and connected third-party sources (like email or document repositories)
- Complete end-to-end tasks, such as researching a meal plan, making a grocery list, and adding items to a shopping cart [Release notes]
You Stay in Control
- ChatGPT will pause and ask before taking important or sensitive actions
- You can interrupt, pause, or take over the browser at any time
- It will pause on sensitive sites like financial institutions [Agent mode]
Limitations
Agent Mode cannot:
- Run code in the browser, download files, or install extensions
- Access other apps on your computer or your file system
- Read/write ChatGPT memories, access saved passwords, or use autofill data
- Pages visited in agent mode are not added to your browsing history [Release notes]
Who Can Use It
Agent Mode in Atlas is available to Plus, Pro, and Business users. [Agent mode]
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pliant wolf
@cursive ermine are you able to use it on a free plan?
cursive ermineBOT
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Agent Mode specifically is not available on the Free plan — it is only available on paid plans (Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu). [ChatGPT agent FAQ]