I tried OpenAI's new Atlas browser but I still don't know what it's for

6 months ago

OpenAI launched a new browser called Atlas with built-in ChatGPT and an agent for browsing, direct answers, and automated tasks.
Atlas's agent capabilities were tested with tasks like shopping on Amazon and creating Facebook status updates, but performed poorly.
The built-in ChatGPT in Atlas was found to be less useful than the standalone version, providing incorrect or irrelevant responses.
Atlas is being marketed aggressively, but lacks compelling reasons for users to switch from established browsers like Chrome or Safari.
The reviewer questions the purpose of Atlas, suggesting it may primarily benefit OpenAI by collecting browsing data rather than serving users.

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