The creator of ChatGPT may become one of many competitors vying for the opportunity if the chocolate company decides to sell its web browser division.
The person leading OpenAI’s product development for ChatGPT has thrown their organization’s hat into the arena as a possible buyer for Google’s Chrome browser if the tech giant ends up having to sell off the app.
Nick Turley was summoned to provide testimony during a legal proceeding aimed at determining Google’s future after accusations of monopolistic practices. When asked if OpenAI would consider taking over the browser sector, Turley allegedly responded with, “Yes, we would.”
Chrome is the leading web browser globally with a significant lead. By March 2025, Chrome held nearly 66% of the desktop market share. In comparison, Microsoft’s Edge came second with approximately 13.35%.
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice suggested that Google should divest itself of its browser as an effort to address its supposed monopolistic behaviors. The proposals also encompassed restrictions on Google’s practice of compensating companies like Mozilla to set its search engine as the default option.
The main topic of conversation centered around potentially spinning off Chrome. Although it’s feasible to incorporate OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, into Chrome through an extension, more extensive integration would amplify the technology’s ubiquity. As Turley noted, this could provide “a truly remarkable user experience.” This would also serve as an initiation for users into what an AI-driven interface entails.
One could potentially launch Microsoft Edge and press the Copilot button to discover how an artificial intelligence would affect their browsing experience.
Turley informed the court that OpenAI has faced challenges with distribution. Although ChatGTP managed to become available on iPhones via an agreement, gaining traction on Android has proven more difficult—partly because of allegations that Google can outbid competitors to position Gemini as the top AI assistant on their platform.
Turley recognized that there wouldn’t be a lack of interested purchasers should Google have to sell Chrome. Besides offering an exceptional user experience, such a move could also greatly advantage OpenAI through integrated collaboration. By early 2025, OpenAI had surpassed 400 million weekly active users; however, Chrome boasts over three billion users, with many being used to receiving occasionally unreliable search outcomes courtesy of Google’s Gemini AI.
Which technology firm wouldn’t desire a piece of that?
