OpenAI has announced the deprecation of its Atlas browser, which will cease operations on August 9. Contrary to speculation that this indicates a retreat from the browser market, the company is integrating its browser functionality into the newly launched ChatGPT Work, a redesigned desktop app. This super app merges ChatGPT, Codex, and web browsing capabilities. Additionally, OpenAI updated its Chrome extension to compete with Google's Gemini, enabling users to interact with ChatGPT about the content of web pages. While Atlas will be phased out, the new features in ChatGPT Work are designed to enhance user productivity without leaving a void in browser capabilities.
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Engadget AI· Igor Bonifacic· Sunday, July 12, 2026
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