OpenAI Releases Major Update to ChatGPT Browser Extension

On October 21, 2026, OpenAI released a major update to ChatGPT's Chrome extension. According to TechSpot, the update adds two modes, Chat and Work, which can read the content of open tabs, control the browser to send messages, download files, group tabs by topic, and fill out forms using online information or local files, with the user manually reviewing before submission. Users can also directly execute browser tasks by using @Chrome in the ChatGPT app or website, and can limit access to specific tabs; when accessing chat history or new websites, authorization will be requested, offering four options: once only, this site only, all sites, and deny. The new features are available for free in Chromium browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi, but are not yet supported in Firefox and Safari, and the extension can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store. There are currently no subsequent developments.

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1. Oct 21· 1 reports

   OpenAI updates ChatGPT browser extension

   Source:TechSpot