OpenAI Eyes Google Chrome Acquisition Amid DOJ Antitrust Measures
OpenAI Eyes Google Chrome Acquisition Amid DOJ Antitrust Measures
OpenAI Eyes Chrome If DOJ Forces Google to Sell Browser ...
OpenAI has expressed significant interest in purchasing Google Chrome if the Department of Justice (DOJ) forces Google to sell the browser as part of antitrust measures. During the remedy phase of Google's antitrust trial, Nick Turley, head of product for ChatGPT at OpenAI, testified that OpenAI would be interested in acquiring Chrome. Turley emphasized that OpenAI aims to create an "AI-first" browsing experience, integrating ChatGPT deeply into the browser.
Chrome, with its 4 billion users and 67% market share, would provide OpenAI with a massive install base and access to valuable user data, which could be instrumental in training advanced AI models. OpenAI has reportedly considered building its own Chromium-based browser and has hired former Google developers Ben Goodger and Darin Fisher, who were instrumental in bringing Chrome to market.
The DOJ's proposal to divest Chrome is part of broader efforts to address Google's anticompetitive practices. While Judge Amit Mehta has expressed skepticism about the necessity of selling Chrome, the DOJ argues that it is central to Google's dominance. If the sale proceeds, OpenAI, with its financial resources, could be a leading contender to acquire Chrome, potentially transforming it into an AI-driven platform.
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