A text entry bar sits in the middle of a page, inviting users to type a web address or to ask ChatGPT a question: This is the homepage of ChatGPT Atlas, the new service launched on Tuesday, October 21, by OpenAI, the company behind the renowned artificial intelligence assistant.
The minimalist interface recalls that of Chrome, Google's leading browser, where users type a web address or look for information using the search engine. This latest diversification, initially only available on MacOS and "soon" on Windows and the iOS and Android mobile platforms, once again demonstrates the goal of Sam Altman's company: to roll out a suite of online services and compete with giants like Google across an increasing range of fields.
ChatGPT Atlas is a "browser built with ChatGPT [that] takes us closer to a true super-assistant that understands your world and helps you achieve your goals," OpenAI explained in its press release. While the service does not offer entirely new features, it aims to bring several uses together: "With Atlas, ChatGPT can come with you anywhere across the web – helping you in the window right where you are, understanding what you're trying to do and completing tasks for you, all without copying and pasting or leaving the page," the company added.
