OpenAI has discontinued its AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas.
ChatGPT Atlas is a web browser developed by OpenAI that centers around AI. James Sun, a product staff member at OpenAI who was also involved in the development of ChatGPT Atlas, officially announced on X (formerly Twitter) that ChatGPT Atlas would be discontinued.
Finally, with all these updates, we are going to be sunsetting Atlas.
— James Sun (@JamesZmSun) July 9, 2026
All these capabilities were built on what we learned from Atlas users who took a leap of faith on a new browser.
You taught us how agents can help make browsing and doing work on the open web better, and we…
ChatGPT Atlas, developed by OpenAI, is a web browser with ChatGPT at its core, and is characterized by three core functions: 'Chat anywhere,' which allows users to chat on any page; 'Browser memory,' which remembers user behavior and understands the context; and 'Agent mode,' in which ChatGPT takes over operations.
OpenAI's AI-powered browser 'ChatGPT Atlas' has been released, featuring fully integrated AI that remembers user behavior and can perform tasks from information gathering to website navigation - GIGAZINE
On July 9, 2026, OpenAI released 'ChatGPT Work,' which integrates ChatGPT and Codex, and also released a new ChatGPT desktop application.
'ChatGPT Work,' a tool that integrates ChatGPT and Codex to autonomously handle a wide range of tasks, has been released, based on GPT-5.6 - GIGAZINE
At the same time, OpenAI has also updated its official Chrome extension . The extension allows you to access ChatGPT threads and tasks, the local file system, and installed plugins directly from Chrome.
3/3 Side chat in Chrome:
— James Sun (@JamesZmSun) July 9, 2026
We are bringing the full power of ChatGPT & Codex into the browser where you currently do work.
It can see the full context of your browser including what you've highlighted, can control your tabs, and has access to your local file system and installed… pic.twitter.com/5ChXrgXbdt
OpenAI stated regarding the Chrome extension, 'These features incorporate lessons learned from Atlas and from users who have helped us understand how agent-based tools can make browser-based work more convenient. We will be gradually phasing out the standalone Atlas browser and will be guiding users on how to migrate to ChatGPT,' thus reiterating the decision to discontinue Atlas.
ChatGPT: Your Partner for Your Most Ambitious Initiatives | OpenAI
https://openai.com/ja-JP/index/chatgpt-for-your-most-ambitious-work/
According to Mr. Sun, the planned service termination date for ChatGPT Atlas is August 9, 2026, as of the time of writing.
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