OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed interest in acquiring Google Chrome, contingent on the US government mandating its sale due to ongoing antitrust concerns. This follows Perplexity AI's unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for the browser. Altman acknowledged that owning Chrome would provide OpenAI with direct access to billions of users.
Simultaneously, OpenAI is developing its own AI-powered web browser, anticipated to launch soon. This browser will feature a built-in chat interface and AI agent integrations, potentially reshaping how users interact with the web. It aims to reduce reliance on third-party sites and apps by integrating ChatGPT directly into the browsing experience. The browser is built on Chromium, Google's open-source browser code.
These developments occur amidst increasing competition in the AI browser market, with Perplexity AI already launching its Comet browser and other companies announcing AI-powered browsing solutions. The potential acquisition of Chrome by OpenAI or Perplexity AI could significantly impact the digital landscape and the future of web browsing.
