OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI browser ambitions are still growing

OpenAI is discontinuing its AI-powered browser Atlas but continues to integrate its browsing features into the ChatGPT desktop app and a new Chrome extension. This strategy reflects OpenAI's view of the browser as a feature rather than a standalone destination, aiming to enhance user experience within existing platforms. The updates enable ChatGPT to function as a continuous workspace across multiple environments, including Chrome and its desktop app.