OpenAI has introduced significant upgrades to its Google Chrome extension, enabling ChatGPT to interact directly with a user's open browser tabs. According to OpenAI, with the extension installed, ChatGPT can view open tabs when users tag Chrome within the web or desktop applications. A demonstration shared by the company showed a user asking ChatGPT to compare products across three separate tabs. Additionally, the updated extension features a sidebar integration providing access to full conversation histories and the full capabilities of ChatGPT without requiring users to leave their current webpage. Furthermore, ChatGPT Work gains the ability to control Chrome tabs to perform complex tasks such as sending messages, filling out forms, downloading files, and organizing or grouping open tabs. This functionality aligns closely with browser automation features found in other AI offerings, such as Google's Gemini-powered auto browse capabilities. The rollout marks a continued push by OpenAI to integrate its AI assistant deeper into daily consumer workflows and browser environments.
ChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now
OpenAI is upgrading its Google Chrome extension for ChatGPT, allowing users to let the AI view and interact with their currently open browser tabs. The update includes sidebar enhancements with full conversation history and new capabilities for ChatGPT Work to control tabs, such as filling out forms or downloading files.
Why it matters
This update brings browser automation and context-aware assistance directly to Chrome users, mirroring agentic AI features seen in competing tools like Google Gemini.