OpenAI Would Totally Buy Chrome From Google, in Case Anyone Was Wondering
gizmodo.comPublished: 4/23/2025
Summary
As Google faces potential antitrust issues with OpenAI exploring a purchase of the Chrome browser, the company seeks to weaken its grip on the market. Testifying for the Department of Justice, OpenAI's head highlighted the browser's massive user base and its importance for their AI projects like ChatGPT. While many businesses would aim for Chrome now, OpenAI's interest is also seen as a strategic move to potentially integrate their tech into Chrome or build an alternative browser, despite their focus on acquiring control early.