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How to use OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser has arrived, blending artificial intelligence with everyday browsing. Available now for macOS, Atlas lets users talk to webpages, automate tasks, and explore the internet with a smarter, context-aware assistant. Here’s how to download it, set it up, and start using its most advanced features.

A step-by-step guide to downloading, setting up, and exploring OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas, the AI browser that turns the web into a conversation. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser to rival Google Chrome

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge by embedding conversational AI directly into web navigation. With features like Agent Mode, real-time summarisation, and enhanced privacy, Atlas signals a radical shift toward intelligent, action-based browsing.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a browser built around its famous chatbot that lets users talk to webpages and automate tasks, and is now available on macOS with plans for Windows and mobile. — ORIGINAL/THE THURSDAY TIMES

OpenAI heralds new GPT-5 as ‘breakthrough’ towards AGI

OpenAI has launched GPT-5 for all 800 million ChatGPT users claiming major improvements in coding, creativity and reduced sycophancy yet CEO Sam Altman says true AGI is still missing critical capabilities like continuous learning.

With the GPT-5 rollout, OpenAI has again raised the stakes in the global race for AGI — but even as the tools grow smarter and more powerful, its own leadership admits the finish line is not yet in sight. — Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Governments are urged to create adaptive policies, businesses to build future-resilient supply chains, and citizens to embrace continuous education. — GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
International environmental watchdogs and urban policy analysts are closely observing the development as a potential model for other smog-plagued cities. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Saudi’s new AI guide, SARA, enriches tourist journeys with personalised, insightful narratives on cultural landmarks. — FILE
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