OpenAI exec says the company would buy Google’s Chrome browser if offered the chance

techcrunch.comPublished: 4/22/2025

Summary

An OpenAI executive revealed during Google's antitrust trial that the company is considering acquiring Chrome if it becomes available for sale, aiming to create an AI-driven browser experience. The exec stated that such a move would allow OpenAI to introduce users to a future where AI is at the forefront of web browsing. Meanwhile, Google has faced legal pressure from the Justice Department to divest Chrome, while OpenAI has reportedly started developing its own browser after hiring former Google engineers.