OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has launched a new web browser named ChatGPT Atlas, designed to compete with established browsers like Google's Chrome. This AI-powered browser notably omits the traditional address bar, with its development centered around integrating ChatGPT’s capabilities. Atlas is currently available for MacOS and aims to offer a new way for users to access information, potentially monetizing OpenAI's AI advancements and user base.
The new browser will feature a paid "agent mode" exclusively for ChatGPT subscribers. This mode allows the AI to conduct searches autonomously, enhancing browsing speed and utility by incorporating user context. OpenAI is also actively forming partnerships with various online services, including e-commerce platforms like Etsy and Shopify, and travel booking sites like Expedia and Booking.com, to drive users towards its online ecosystem.
The release of Atlas occurs at a time when AI is increasingly being used for online searches, with LLM usage for search queries more than doubling in the past year. Google, also heavily invested in AI, has been prioritizing AI-generated answers in its search results. While OpenAI boasts a rapidly growing user base with ChatGPT reaching 800 million weekly active users, some ... download the app to read more
YoyoFeed ! Follow top global news sources, read AI-powered summaries, ask AI your questions, translate news into your language, and join live chats — all with YoyoFeed!
