Core Features of ChatGPT Atlas
A comprehensive look at what makes Atlas a unique browsing experience
Intelligent New Tab Page
The Atlas new tab page serves as your command center for web interaction. Unlike traditional browsers that simply show bookmarks or frequently visited sites, Atlas transforms the new tab into an intelligent starting point.
What Makes It Special:
- Unified Search and Chat: Ask questions or enter URLs from a single input field
- Multi-Format Results: Get answers in chat format, along with dedicated tabs for search links, images, videos, and news
- Faster Results: Optimized performance delivers information more quickly than switching between multiple tools
- Context-Aware Suggestions: Based on your browsing history and ChatGPT memory
Key Features Overview
1. Contextual Understanding
Atlas can see and understand the content you're viewing on any webpage, enabling it to provide relevant assistance without you having to copy and paste information.
Example Use Cases:
- Summarize lengthy articles while reading
- Explain complex concepts on educational pages
- Compare products across shopping sites
- Translate content in real-time
- Extract key information from documents
2. Browser Memories
When enabled, Atlas can remember key details from your browsing sessions, creating a personalized web experience that gets smarter over time.
How It Works:
As you browse, Atlas notes important information like job postings you've viewed, products you've researched, or articles you've read. You can then ask questions like:
- "Find all the job postings I looked at last week and summarize the key requirements"
- "What were the common themes in the articles I read about AI this month?"
- "Create a comparison table of the laptops I've been researching"
Note: Browser memories are completely optional and can be managed or deleted at any time.
3. Integrated ChatGPT Memory
Your existing ChatGPT conversations and preferences seamlessly carry over into Atlas, providing continuity between your ChatGPT sessions and web browsing.
Benefits:
- ChatGPT remembers your preferences and past conversations
- Personalized responses based on your history
- No need to re-explain context or preferences
- Consistent experience across devices and platforms
4. Sidebar Assistant
Access ChatGPT assistance in a sidebar without leaving your current page. The "Ask ChatGPT" feature is always available while you browse.
Sidebar Capabilities:
- Ask questions about the current page
- Request summaries or explanations
- Get help with tasks related to page content
- Attach specific webpage content to your queries
5. Smart Suggestions
Atlas proactively offers helpful suggestions based on your browsing behavior and current context.
Types of Suggestions:
- Navigation: Return to pages you frequently visit
- Deep Dives: Explore related topics to what you're reading
- Task Automation: Automate repetitive browsing tasks
- Related Ideas: Discover connections between topics you've researched
6. Multi-Format Search Results
Get comprehensive results organized by type, making it easier to find exactly what you need.
Chat Responses
Conversational answers to your questions with citations and sources
Search Links
Traditional web search results with relevant pages
Images
Visual search results when appropriate
Videos
Video content related to your query
News
Latest news articles on your topic (where available)
Standard Browser Features
Beyond its AI capabilities, Atlas includes all the features you expect from a modern web browser:
Bookmarks Management
Import bookmarks from other browsers and organize them efficiently
Password Manager
Securely save and autofill passwords across sites
Browsing History
Complete history with search and filtering capabilities
Extensions Support
Compatibility with web extensions (including 1Password integration)
Incognito Mode
Private browsing with ChatGPT temporarily disabled
Developer Tools
Full suite of tools for web developers (improvements planned)
Performance and Reliability
Speed
Optimized for fast page loading and responsive AI interactions. Built on modern web technologies for optimal performance.
Reliability
Regular updates and improvements delivered through OpenAI's continuous deployment pipeline.
Compatibility
Supports modern web standards and works with the vast majority of websites.
Coming Soon
OpenAI is actively developing additional features for Atlas:
- Multi-Profile Support: Separate profiles for work, personal, and other uses
- Enhanced Developer Tools: More powerful debugging and development features
- Apps SDK Integration: Better discoverability for ChatGPT Apps within Atlas
- Cross-Platform Versions: Windows, iOS, and Android releases