NEW DELHI, Oct. 22 -- OpenAI, the world's most highly valued startup, on Tuesday launched ChatGPT Atlas-its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web browser. While not the first AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas marks OpenAI's bold challenge to Google in Silicon Valley's fiercest tech rivalry in years.

Mint explains why it matters, how it could reshape the internet, and what users in India are likely to see.

In October last year, OpenAI introduced a search engine version of its generative AI platform, ChatGPT. While ChatGPT functioned as a conversational assistant, the 'search' version aimed to enhance information discovery and trust-based ranking, reducing platform-driven bias. Exactly one year later, ChatGPT Atlas doubles down on what experts...