ChatGPT can peek at your Chrome tabs now

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   OpenAI updates ChatGPT Chrome extension with open tab access

   OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT browser extension to access and analyze information from a user's open tabs. The tool allows users to compare data across multiple pages and bring chat or work into a sidebar on the current page. Beyond reading content, the extension can automate everyday tasks by making direct changes to tabs, such as filling out registration forms. While designed for Google Chrome, the functionality also extends to Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi browsers.

   Why it matters

   This update positions ChatGPT as a direct competitor to Google Gemini within the browser environment. By enabling computer-use capabilities, OpenAI is shifting the AI from a passive chatbot to an active agent capable of interacting with web interfaces.

   What is confirmed

   • The ChatGPT Chrome extension can now access and use information from open browser tabs.
   • The extension allows users to compare information across open tabs.
   • The tool can bring chat or work to the viewed page via a sidebar.
   • The extension is available for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The extension can make direct changes to tabs, such as filling out registration forms.
   • The update includes smart task features to automate everyday tasks.

   What to watch next

   • Release of official documentation detailing the specific data privacy controls for tab access
   • Public demonstrations of the extension automating complex multi-step web workflows
   • Competitive feature updates from Google Gemini for Chrome
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