The rivalry between OpenAI and Google is heating up, and it might soon extend into the browser market. According to The Information, OpenAI is considering developing its own web browser to compete directly with Google Chrome. The goal, reportedly championed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is to create a browser seamlessly integrated with the company’s advanced AI tools.
While popular browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera have increasingly incorporated AI features, OpenAI’s advantage would be building a browser specifically designed with AI functionality at its core.
However, the project is still in the exploratory phase and not yet confirmed. OpenAI is reportedly in talks with developers from companies like Redfin, Eventbrite, and Priceline about potential collaboration.
This potential browser development is just another chapter in the ongoing battle between OpenAI and Google. Recently, OpenAI launched SearchGPT, a new AI-driven search tool, while Google has introduced Gemini, its AI chatbot, to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Meanwhile, Google faces mounting pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice to sell Chrome due to alleged monopolistic practices in the search market. The DOJ argues that Chrome gives Google an unfair advantage by prioritizing its search engine. If forced to sell, Chrome could fetch over $115 billion, though Google is actively fighting to retain it.
These developments reflect the growing competition and regulatory scrutiny shaping the future of AI and web services.
