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The whole content of this blog post is generated by ChatGPT Atlas!

ChatGPT Atlas is a new web browser built with ChatGPT at its core. With AI assistance integrated into the browsing experience, it reimagines how we interact with the web. It allows ChatGPT to accompany you anywhere across the web, understanding what you’re doing and helping you complete tasks without copying and pasting or leaving the page. Browser memories are optional and under your control, meaning you can view or archive them at any time and delete them when you clear your history.

Three Stand‑Out Features of ChatGPT Atlas

Below are three of the most valuable features that make Atlas a compelling tool:

1. Ask ChatGPT Sidebar

This feature lets you open a ChatGPT sidebar on any page to summarize, analyze or handle tasks directly in the same window. Instead of copying and pasting text into ChatGPT manually, the sidebar understands the content you’re viewing and provides context‑aware assistance. You can ask ChatGPT to condense a long article, extract a list of action items, compare prices or highlight key points without leaving the page.

Hands‑on Exercise: Try the Sidebar

• Open ChatGPT Atlas and navigate to an article or documentation page.
• Click the ChatGPT logo in the toolbar or use the sidebar toggle to open the ChatGPT sidebar.
• Ask ChatGPT to summarize the article in a few bullet points and observe how it extracts key insights directly from the page content.
• Select a paragraph of text, then ask ChatGPT to explain it or rewrite it in simpler language. Notice how the sidebar uses the selected text as context and responds accordingly.

2. Smarter Searches

Atlas introduces a new tab page where you can ask ChatGPT a question or enter a URL to get faster, more useful results in one place. The browser offers “Smarter searches” by letting you explore different types of results beyond the chat; you can switch between tabs for search links, images, videos and news. This allows more targeted searching without having to open multiple tabs or sites.

Hands‑on Exercise: Explore Smarter Searches

• Open a new tab in ChatGPT Atlas. In the search bar, type a topic you’re interested in (for example, “best cafés in Portland”).
• Note the chat response, then click through the different result tabs (Search, Images, Videos, News) to see how Atlas organizes the information.
• Choose one of the result types and have ChatGPT compare options (for example, ask: “Compare the top two cafés from the search results and summarise the differences”).
• Experiment with switching between result types and see how seamlessly Atlas integrates search results with ChatGPT’s insights.

3. Agent Mode

Agent mode is a powerful preview feature that allows ChatGPT to perform tasks on your behalf. Once enabled (currently available to Plus, Pro and Business users), ChatGPT can complete end‑to‑end tasks such as researching a meal plan, making a shopping list and adding groceries to a cart ready for delivery. You remain in control — the agent will ask before important actions and you can pause or take over at any time. This feature is designed to automate routine tasks while respecting privacy and data boundaries.

Hands‑on Exercise: Use Agent Mode

• Ensure your ChatGPT account has Plus, Pro or Business access and enable Agent mode in Atlas settings.
• In a new tab, open a grocery service website (for example, Instacart) and plan a simple recipe such as a pasta dish.
• Ask ChatGPT in Agent mode to research a suitable recipe, generate a list of ingredients and add them to your cart. Observe how the agent navigates the site, collects items and prepares the cart.
• Review the cart and note that the agent waits for your confirmation before finalizing any purchase or completing the order. If needed, modify the items and experiment with pausing or interrupting the agent.

Final Thoughts

ChatGPT Atlas represents a shift toward browsers that actively help you accomplish tasks. By integrating ChatGPT into the browsing experience, features such as the Ask ChatGPT sidebar, Smarter Searches and Agent Mode reduce context switching and enable more efficient workflows. As AI continues to evolve, tools like Atlas will likely become central to how we navigate information and complete everyday tasks online.