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OpenAI's ChatGPT Chrome extension can now read the tabs a user has open and, through a "ChatGPT Work" mode, take actions in the browser such as filling forms, sending messages, and grouping tabs. This extends the agentic "computer use" approach that Google has pursued with Gemini's auto browse. For AI readers, the main issues are the expanded access to browsing context and the permissions users grant an agent that can act on their behalf, which makes the privacy and reliability questions as important as the feature list.
ChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now

OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser is gone, but now ChatGPT's Google Chrome extension is getting some upgrades that allow it to use the browser tabs you already have open. With the extension installed, OpenAI says ChatGPT can now view your browser tabs when you tag Chrome in ChatGPT's web or desktop app, posting a demo video showing someone asking ChatGPT to compare the three tabs they have open with sofas they're considering. A few big upgrades for Chrome users today! We're bringing the power of computer use to anyone who uses Chrome. First up: ChatGPT can now use your tabs in Chrome to make answers more useful and get things done for you. If … Read the full story at The Verge.
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