OpenAI Poised to Inherit Chrome if Google Fumbles

OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, has expressed its willingness to acquire Google Chrome if a U.S. court mandates its sale.

This unexpected declaration came from OpenAI’s Head of Product, Nick Turley, during testimony at a significant antitrust trial in Washington D.C. The U.S. Department of Justice has already asserted that Google possesses illegal monopolies in both the search and digital advertising sectors.

Currently, the court is deliberating on the appropriate remedy, with the sale of Chrome being one of the possibilities.

“Yes, we would,” Turley responded when asked whether OpenAI would consider acquiring Chrome.

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Chrome is more than just an application; it is the most widely used browser globally, utilized by 64% of internet users around the world. Safari ranks in second place with a mere 21%.

If Google is compelled to divest, the ownership of Chrome could shift. OpenAI has clearly indicated its interest, placing the browser in the hands of a rapidly rising tech powerhouse.

Potential Benefits for OpenAI with Chrome

Acquiring Chrome would provide OpenAI with:

• Direct access to billions of users
• An innovative platform to integrate ChatGPT and other AI tools into everyday browsing
• Extensive data to enhance its model training</li