OpenAI is pulling the plug on Atlas, its experimental web browser that could autonomously perform tasks for you, less than a year after its launch in October. The company confirmed it will sunset Atlas by August 9th, integrating its learnings into ChatGPT Work. This move aligns with OpenAI’s strategy to slash “side quests” and focus on competing with Anthropic in productivity features. In March, reports surfaced about plans to merge Atlas, Codex, and the ChatGPT app into a desktop superapp—ChatGPT Work is the result. The updated desktop app now includes a new browser and a cloud browser for work mode, built from Atlas user feedback. OpenAI has also recently shuttered its Sora video generation tool and paused plans for an adult mode. Why it matters: This signals OpenAI prioritizing a unified, agent-driven productivity ecosystem over standalone experiments, reflecting a broader industry shift toward consolidating AI tools into practical, everyday work assistants.