How we built OWL, the new architecture behind our ChatGPT-based browser, Atlas
OpenAI Blog
A company built OWL, a new software architecture that separates the browser engine from the AI layer to power their ChatGPT-integrated browser called Atlas. The architecture decouples Chromium from ChatGPT integration, enabling faster startup times and a richer user interface for AI-assisted browsing tasks. This modular design allows the browser to perform agentic functions—where AI can autonomously interact with web pages—without the constraints of tightly integrated components.
Why it matters
A deep dive into OWL, the new architecture powering ChatGPT Atlas—decoupling Chromium, enabling fast startup, rich UI, and agentic browsing with ChatGPT.
