ChatGPT brings computer use to Chrome: reads tabs and controls the browser
craigsdennis · x · 2026-10-16
ChatGPT announced major upgrades bringing computer use to all Chrome users:
- Chat mode: ChatGPT can look across your open tabs to gather info and give more useful answers
- Work mode: ChatGPT can control your Chrome tabs to get things done — sending messages, filling out forms, downloading files, and even organizing and grouping your open tabs
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