OpenAI Eyes Acquisition of Chrome Amidst Antitrust Case

In the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Google by the U.S. Department of Justice, OpenAI’s ChatGPT product head, Nick Turley, has expressed interest in acquiring the Chrome browser if the court mandates its sale. The DOJ argues that Google’s dominance in search is maintained through exclusive agreements and the Chrome browser, prompting divestiture as a potential solution. Turley suggests integrating ChatGPT with Chrome could improve user experience and bolster OpenAI’s market presence. Currently, OpenAI competes with Google in search by offering products like ChatGPT Search.