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.