CHATGPT CAN NOW LOOK AT YOUR CHROME TABS TO DO TASKS FOR YOU

What happened: OpenAI updated its ChatGPT extension for Chrome so it can look at open tabs and perform browser-based tasks. The extension works with other Chromium-based browsers including Microsoft Edge, Brave and Opera. Why it matters: OpenAI retired its own browser on August 9 and positioned the upgraded extension as a more viable alternative to Gemini in the browser, with ChatGPT Work handling multi-step tasks like forms and messages. Key numbers: Browser retired August 9; update announced October 15, 2026.

OpenAI updated its ChatGPT extension for Chrome so it can look at open tabs and perform browser-based tasks. The extension works with other Chromium-based browsers including Microsoft Edge, Brave and Opera.

OpenAI retired its own browser on August 9 and positioned the upgraded extension as a more viable alternative to Gemini in the browser, with ChatGPT Work handling multi-step tasks like forms and messages. Key numbers: Browser retired August 9; update announced October 15, 2026.