Why ChatGPT Can’t Replace Browsers Like Chrome or Brave ( AS OF NOW ) ‼️ Browsers like Chrome or Brave are interactive tools that let you log in, shop, stream, and engage with websites. ChatGPT, for all its smarts, lacks these critical features: Browsers let you fill forms, save passwords, and manage cookies for seamless logins (e.g., Gmail, Netflix). ChatGPT can’t interact with login fields or store session data. As one source notes, browsers retrieve and display content "via HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" , which powers interactive elements like login forms. When you visit a site, your browser sends HTTP requests to servers and loads dynamic content (e.g., live chat apps, shopping carts). ChatGPT can’t execute JavaScript or process real-time updates Browsers play videos, run apps (like Google Docs), and support extensions (ad blockers, password managers) . ChatGPT is generally text-only and can’t stream media or integrate third-party tools natively. Browsers handle HTTPS encryption, payment gateways, and SSL certificates for safe online shopping. ChatGPT has no built-in security protocols to process transactions . Features like private browsing, tab groups, and ad-blocking (e.g., Brave’s privacy tools) give users control over their experience . However, it can definitely replace search Engines. I also think that sooner or later OpenAI will be creating an Agentic feature in ChatGPT which may do the maximum task of the browser. Let's see where this goes.
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