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

ChatGPT expands its possibilities of use with Google Chrome with new functions that allow the assistant to access the context of open tabs and interact with them to perform certain tasks. OpenAI has updated both ChatGPT's integration with the browser and its Chrome extension, with the aim of facilitating daily tasks without the need to continuously switch between pages and applications.

One of the main novelties is the possibility of using information from several open tabs at the same time to elaborate more complete answers. For example, ChatGPT can review different pages with sofa ads and compare the available options taking into account user preferences. In this way, the tool can gather information dispersed across different websites and convert it into an organized answer, instead of being limited to the content of a single page.

The integration also allows ChatGPT to perform actions within the browser through ChatGPT Work. Among the possibilities described are downloading files, sending messages, completing forms, and organizing tabs by categories. These functions seek to reduce the steps necessary to complete tasks that normally require navigating between different pages. Their use depends on the tools and permissions available in each case.

The ChatGPT extension for Chrome also incorporates new possibilities from the browser's sidebar. From there, users can request summaries of articles, reports, and web pages, as well as prepare email drafts without leaving the tab they are working on. The integration can also leverage ChatGPT's history and connected plugins to execute more specific tasks, such as retrieving receipts from Gmail and transferring their data to a company expense form.

How to use the new ChatGPT features in Chrome

The new features are available to ChatGPT users of all plans, including the free one. To use them, it is necessary to install the official assistant extension for Google Chrome and check which permissions and options are enabled in the account.

The expansion of these capabilities reflects a change in the evolution of artificial intelligence: in addition to answering questions or generating texts, assistants seek to become tools capable of executing tasks within the applications we use daily. In the case of Chrome, this can facilitate everything from product comparison to the management of digital documents and procedures.

However, access to tabs and the ability to act on web pages make it especially important to review granted permissions and check actions before executing them, especially when they involve personal information, emails, or work data. Automation can save time, but it is advisable to maintain control over the information shared and the operations performed on behalf of the user.

The integration of ChatGPT into Chrome adds to a trend that is already becoming visible in the sector: artificial intelligence companies seek to expand their reach through agreements and integrations that bring their tools to third-party platforms. Anthropic already took a step in that direction by incorporating Claude into Google Workspace, with functions for working on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Now, the arrival of new ChatGPT capabilities to Google's browser points to a similar strategy: the future of AI also lies in its ability to collaborate with other services, integrate into work environments, and accompany the user in daily tasks, beyond each assistant's own application.