Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
Microsoft Edge Faces Backlash for Allegedly Blocking ChatGPT Atlas Downloads
Microsoft Edge is under fire for reportedly flagging the "ChatGPT Atlas" desktop app as potentially harmful, a move critics view as an attempt to stifle competition. By discouraging users from downloading OpenAI’s dedicated tool, Microsoft appears to be prioritizing its own integrated Copilot AI. This aggressive tactic highlights the intensifying browser wars, as tech giants leverage platform dominance to retain users within their specific artificial intelligence.
Read full story at Money Control