Openai Unveils New Chatgpt Desktop App, Phasing Out Atlas

WHO:

TechCrunch - OpenAI is the organization involved in the discontinuation of ChatGPT Atlas and the introduction of the new ChatGPT desktop app.

Techmeme - Zac Hall is a contributor reporting on the changes made by OpenAI.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - OpenAI's ChatGPT Work is designed to democratize agentic AI capabilities, allowing users to create websites on mobile devices and share them with collaborators.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work will roll out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users first, with plans to expand to Plus and Business users shortly thereafter.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's internal projections suggest losses of $14 billion in 2026, with profitability expected around 2030.

VentureBeat - OpenAI is generating $2 billion in revenue per month, with enterprise revenue making up more than 40% of total revenue.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's ChatGPT Work is designed to produce finished documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and websites by gathering context from connected apps, files, and workflows.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work can execute complex, multi-step tasks and is capable of running for hours on end.

VentureBeat - OpenAI confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the SEC, initiating a potential IPO with valuations between $730 billion and $852 billion and annualized revenue exceeding $25 billion.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's enterprise revenue is projected to reach parity with consumer revenue by the end of 2026.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work will be available to all paid plans, including Plus users, which is a significant aspect of OpenAI's strategy.

VentureBeat - OpenAI launched ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent designed to manage tasks across email, calendars, and messaging apps, capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work is powered by OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5.6, and aims to transform ChatGPT from a question-and-answer tool into an autonomous work platform.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work will roll out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users first, with plans to expand to Plus and Business users shortly thereafter.

VentureBeat - OpenAI reported generating $2 billion in revenue per month, with enterprise revenue making up more than 40% of total revenue.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's internal projections suggest losses of $14 billion in 2026, with profitability expected around 2030.

TechCrunch - OpenAI is moving some agentic browsing features to its desktop app and a Chrome extension, indicating a continued focus on AI browser capabilities despite the discontinuation of Atlas.

Techmeme - OpenAI's new ChatGPT desktop app was released today, merging functionalities from Codex and ChatGPT.

TechRadar - The new ChatGPT desktop app is now available for desktop, mobile, and web users, expanding access to ChatGPT Work, an AI tool designed for various workloads.

TechCrunch - OpenAI is moving some agentic browsing features from Atlas to its desktop app and a Chrome extension.

Techmeme - OpenAI released an all-new ChatGPT desktop app, merging Codex and ChatGPT functionalities.

Techmeme - The new ChatGPT desktop app allows users to switch between Codex, Chat, and Work.

TechRadar - OpenAI's new ChatGPT desktop app is now available for desktop, mobile, and web users, expanding access to ChatGPT Work, an AI tool designed for various workloads.

Techmeme - OpenAI is providing advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent, highlighting a gap in US AI controls.

TechRadar - OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Work, an AI tool capable of handling workloads across finance, data analytics, engineering, and more.

MarkTechPost - OpenAI moved GPT-5.6 to general availability on July 9, 2026, introducing a three-tier model family: Sol at $5/$30 per 1M tokens, Terra at $2.50/$15, and Luna at $1/$6.

MarkTechPost - The new model, Sol, sets the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index at 80, which is 2.8 points above Claude Fable 5.

MarkTechPost - The new model reaches 62.6% on OSWorld 2.0 using 85% fewer output tokens than Opus 4.8.

MarkTechPost - The developer change includes Programmatic Tool Calling, which allows model-written JavaScript to run in an isolated V8 runtime.

MarkTechPost - OpenAI moved GPT-5.6 to general availability, shipping three tiers: Sol at $5/$30 per 1M tokens, Terra at $2.50/$15, and Luna at $1/$6.

MarkTechPost - Sol sets the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index at 80, 2.8 points above Claude Fable 5, and reaches 62.6% on OSWorld 2.0 using 85% fewer output tokens than Opus 4.8.

MarkTechPost - Clio reports a 38% cut in prompt tokens, while PlayCo reports 63.5% fewer total tokens.

TechCrunch - OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, its AI-powered browser, after less than a year.

Techmeme - OpenAI is discontinuing ChatGPT Atlas in favor of the new ChatGPT desktop app.

Techmeme - The new ChatGPT desktop app merges Codex and ChatGPT desktop apps for Mac and Windows, allowing users to switch between Codex, Chat, and Work.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The new ChatGPT desktop app is available for Mac and Windows.

WHEN:

CNET - OpenAI will shut down its ChatGPT browser Atlas in August.

Techmeme - OpenAI held its second livestream at 10 am PT to introduce the new ChatGPT desktop app.

WHY:

MJ Tsai - The decision to sunset ChatGPT Atlas was influenced by user feedback on how agents can enhance browsing and work on the open web.

MJ Tsai - The decision to sunset ChatGPT Atlas was influenced by user feedback, which provided insights on how agents can enhance browsing and work on the open web.

TechCrunch - OpenAI is moving some agentic browsing features from Atlas to its desktop app and a Chrome extension, indicating a shift in focus.

HOW:

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work utilizes MCP-based plugins to connect to external services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, and GitHub, with plans to allow multiple Gmail accounts in the future.

VentureBeat - ChatGPT Work utilizes MCP-based plugins to connect to external services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, and GitHub.

VentureBeat - The product features a personalized onboarding flow that suggests use cases based on the user's role.

MarkTechPost - The new developer change includes Programmatic Tool Calling, which allows model-written JavaScript to run in an isolated V8 runtime, enhancing the orchestration of tools.

Ars Technica - The rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed."

MarkTechPost - Programmatic Tool Calling orchestrates tools without returning every intermediate result to the model.

Techmeme - The new ChatGPT desktop app allows users to switch between different functionalities, integrating features from both Codex and ChatGPT.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 23:17 UTC)

OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT Work, a new feature designed to democratize agentic AI capabilities, enabling users to create and share websites directly from their mobile devices. Initially, this service will be available to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users, with plans to expand access to Plus and Business users soon after. Meanwhile, OpenAI is currently generating $2 billion in monthly revenue, with enterprise revenue accounting for over 40% of that total, although internal projections indicate expected losses of $14 billion in 2026, with profitability anticipated around 2030.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 22:20 UTC)

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Work, a tool designed to create finished documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and websites by gathering context from various connected apps and workflows. This innovative platform can handle complex, multi-step tasks and is expected to be available to all paid plans, including Plus users. Additionally, OpenAI has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the SEC, signaling a potential IPO with valuations projected between $730 billion and $852 billion and annualized revenue surpassing $25 billion.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 21:18 UTC)

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, a new AI agent designed to manage tasks across email, calendars, and messaging apps, powered by their latest model, GPT-5.6. This innovative platform aims to transform ChatGPT from a simple question-and-answer tool into an autonomous work assistant and will initially be available to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users, with plans to expand to Plus and Business users soon. ChatGPT Work connects to external services like Gmail and Slack using MCP-based plugins, and features a personalized onboarding process that tailors suggestions based on the user's role.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 20:20 UTC)

OpenAI has announced that it will shut down its ChatGPT browser Atlas in August. This decision marks a significant change in the company's offerings. Users will need to adjust their usage as the shutdown date approaches.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 19:21 UTC)

OpenAI has launched its new ChatGPT desktop app, which combines features from both Codex and ChatGPT, and is now accessible for desktop, mobile, and web users. This release reflects OpenAI's ongoing commitment to enhancing AI browsing capabilities, even as it phases out the Atlas project. Additionally, the app introduces a developer feature called Programmatic Tool Calling, enabling model-written JavaScript to operate in an isolated V8 runtime for improved tool orchestration.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 18:22 UTC)

OpenAI has announced the release of an all-new ChatGPT desktop app that merges the functionalities of Codex and ChatGPT, allowing users to easily switch between Codex, Chat, and Work. This update comes as OpenAI moves some agentic browsing features from its Atlas platform to the new desktop app and a Chrome extension. The decision to sunset ChatGPT Atlas was driven by user feedback on improving how agents can enhance browsing and work on the open web.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 17:32 UTC)

OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT desktop app, now accessible to users on desktop, mobile, and the web, which aims to enhance productivity with its AI tool designed for various workloads. In a notable move, OpenAI is also supplying advanced AI models to Singapore-based subsidiaries of Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent, indicating a significant gap in U.S. AI regulations. Additionally, the decision to discontinue ChatGPT Atlas was shaped by user feedback, which offered valuable insights on improving how agents can browse and work on the open web.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 11:52 UTC)

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Work, a new AI tool designed to manage workloads in various fields such as finance, data analytics, and engineering. The rebranded Codex now offers independent workflows that can operate for hours if necessary. This development marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities for professional environments.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 10:05 UTC)

OpenAI has officially moved GPT-5.6 to general availability, introducing a three-tier model family with prices starting at $5 for Sol, $2.50 for Terra, and $1 for Luna per million tokens. The new model Sol sets the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index at 80, surpassing Claude Fable 5 by 2.8 points, and achieves a score of 62.6% on OSWorld 2.0 while using 85% fewer output tokens than Opus 4.8. Additionally, the update includes Programmatic Tool Calling, which allows model-written JavaScript to run in an isolated V8 runtime, orchestrating tools without returning every intermediate result to the model.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 00:18 UTC)

OpenAI has announced that GPT-5.6 is now generally available, offering three pricing tiers: Sol at five dollars for thirty dollars per one million tokens, Terra at two dollars and fifty cents for fifteen dollars, and Luna at one dollar for six dollars. The Sol tier sets the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index at 80, surpassing Claude Fable 5 by 2.8 points, and achieves a score of 62.6% on OSWorld 2.0 while using 85% fewer output tokens than Opus 4.8. Additionally, Clio has reported a 38% reduction in prompt tokens, and PlayCo has seen a significant decrease of 63.5% in total tokens used.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 23:19 UTC)

OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser, after less than a year, and is introducing a new ChatGPT desktop app that merges functionalities from both Codex and ChatGPT for Mac and Windows users. The new app allows users to seamlessly switch between Codex, Chat, and Work, reflecting a shift in focus as some browsing features from Atlas will be integrated into this desktop app and a Chrome extension. OpenAI held a livestream event at 10 am PT to unveil these changes and highlight the capabilities of the new app.