ChatGPT takes a new step in Google Chrome: it can now act on your open tabs

ChatGPT can now do more things with Google Chrome. New features let the assistant use information from open tabs and take certain actions. OpenAI has updated both ChatGPT's connection to the browser and its Chrome extension. The goal is to make everyday tasks easier without forcing people to keep switching between web pages and apps.

One of the main new features is the ability to use information from several open tabs at once to give more complete answers. For example, ChatGPT can look at several websites selling sofas and compare the options based on what the user wants. It can collect information from different websites and put it into an organized answer instead of looking at just one page.

ChatGPT can also take actions in the browser through ChatGPT Work. These include downloading files, sending messages, filling out forms, and sorting tabs into groups. These features aim to reduce the number of steps needed to finish tasks that usually require moving between web pages. What the assistant can do depends on the tools and permissions available in each case.

The ChatGPT Chrome extension also adds new features to the browser's sidebar. Users can ask it to summarize articles, reports, and web pages or draft emails without leaving the tab they are using. It can also use ChatGPT's history and connected plugins to handle more specific tasks. For example, it can find receipts in Gmail and copy their details into a company expense form.

How to use the new ChatGPT features in Chrome

The new features are available to ChatGPT users on all plans, including the free plan. To use them, users need to install the official ChatGPT extension for Google Chrome and check which permissions and settings are enabled for their account.

These new features show how artificial intelligence is changing. Assistants are no longer just tools for answering questions or writing text. They are also being developed to carry out tasks inside the apps people use every day. In Chrome, this could make it easier to compare products, manage digital documents, and complete online tasks.

However, because ChatGPT can access browser tabs and take actions on web pages, users should carefully check the permissions they grant and review actions before they happen. This is especially important when tasks involve personal details, emails, or work information. Automation can save time, but users should stay in control of what information they share and what the assistant does for them.

ChatGPT's new connection with Chrome is part of a wider trend in the technology industry. Artificial intelligence companies are finding ways to bring their tools into other companies' platforms through partnerships and integrations. Anthropic has already taken a similar step by bringing Claude into Google Workspace, where it can help people work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Now, the arrival of new ChatGPT features in Google's browser points in a similar direction. The future of AI may also depend on how well these tools work with other services, fit into people's workplaces, and help with everyday tasks, rather than being used only through their own apps.