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Peter Ray Allison

AI web browsers 'aren't ready for the public,' scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flags

A close up of a computer screen showing the page "ChatGPT Atlas" up top.

Researchers have discovered a security flaw in AI web browsers that could result in users having their data exposed by malicious websites.

Browsers equipped with AI agents, such as ChatGPT's Atlas, are like ordinary internet browsers but with additional chatbot functionality baked into the software. Using AI, agentic browsers can summarize websites, search for specific information, and even automate repetitive tasks.

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