OpenAI wants to buy Google's Chrome browser

OpenAI says it is willing to buy the Chrome browser if Google's parent company is forced to sell it to comply with antitrust laws.

OpenAI representative just proposed to buy Google's Chrome browser - Photo: PYMNTS

According to Reuters, at an antitrust hearing in Washington on April 23, OpenAI's ChatGPT product director, Nick Turley, said the company was "interested" in acquiring the Chrome browser if Google was forced to sell due to legal requirements.

OpenAI's surprising proposal

Google is being accused by the US Department of Justice of monopolizing the Internet search engine sector and providing relevant advertising to users.

Prosecutors are even concerned that the monopoly will spread to the AI ​​field, as Google's information advantage could help the company develop its own artificial intelligence (AI) products.

These products themselves will lead users back to Google search engine, creating a loop that "locks" users in a closed ecosystem.

The department is asking the court to impose a range of sweeping remedies, including potentially forcing Alphabet, Google's parent company, to divest its Chrome browser.

Google has so far denied the allegations, declaring its refusal to sell Chrome and will appeal to the end.

However, the prospect of the potential deal still reveals a "sharp turn" in the race for generative AI, as tech giants and startups compete to win users.

The Role of Search Engines with AI

ChatGPT Product Manager of OpenAI Company, Mr. Nick Turley - Photo: WELT

Mr. Turley appeared at the trial against Google as a “victim” witness of the company’s antitrust actions.

He said that in July 2024, OpenAI contacted Google to use its search technology to improve ChatGPT's ability to provide accurate and timely information.

The proposal comes after OpenAI encountered problems with its current (unnamed) search provider, making its goal of using search technology to provide timely and accurate answers to 80% of user queries a long way off.

However, Google rejected the offer on the grounds that the partnership would involve too many competitors.

Therefore, Mr. Turley, representing OpenAI, announced his support for the US Department of Justice's proposal to force Google to share search data with competitors as a way to restore competition.

Mr. Turley's testimony also illustrates the importance of data from search engines to the development of advanced AI services.

Google Chrome is currently the most popular browser on the market, accounting for 66% of the global web browser market share.

Google has not commented further on this issue.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/openai-muon-mua-trinh-duyet-chrome-cua-google-20250423090821142.htm