My source indicates that OpenAI’s browser will utilize the ChatGPT Agent to enhance browser functionality for improved SEO.

OpenAI is poised to revolutionise the browsing experience with its upcoming Chromium-based browser, which is set to integrate GPT Agent functionality. Currently, ChatGPT features an Agent mode that utilises a virtual machine powered by Linux within a cloud environment, specifically Azure. While this mode can perform various tasks, it lacks the ability to control the user’s browser or access open tabs and other browser features. However, recent findings suggest that OpenAI is developing a dual execution path for Agent mode, allowing it to switch between a remote cloud browser and a first-party local browser, likely the anticipated OpenAI browser.

The discovery of a hidden “Use Cloud Browser” toggle and a user-agent gate indicative of the OpenAI Mac app/browser implies that this feature may only activate within OpenAI’s own ecosystem, with the cloud browser serving as a backup. This aligns with OpenAI’s documentation regarding a virtual browser for agents and corroborates reports of a new Chromium-based browser in development. According to OpenAI’s help page, the Agent mode employs screenshots of a virtual browser window to facilitate navigation, form filling, and clicking. As OpenAI continues to enhance its offerings, the integration of these features promises to keep user interactions more streamlined within a ChatGPT-style interface. 

Categories: Browser Development, Agent Integration, Cloud Computing 

Tags: OpenAI, Agent Mode, Chromium, Browser, Virtual Machine, Cloud Environment, User-Agent, Screenshots, Navigation, Data Exfiltration