Jul 10, 2025 10:55:00

OpenAI to release its own AI browser soon, to compete with Google Chrome, which dominates two-thirds of the browser market

AI startup Perplexity released the AI browser 'Comet' on July 10, 2025. Following this, Reuters reported that OpenAI is also planning to release its own AI browser. This is seen as a measure to compete with Google's Chrome, which accounts for two-thirds of the browser market.

Exclusive: OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-release-web-browser-challenge-google-chrome-2025-07-09/

OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/openai-is-reportedly-releasing-an-ai-browser-in-the-coming-weeks/

OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/09/openai-to-release-web-browser-in-challenge-to-google-chrome.html

OpenAI, known for developing ChatGPT, plans to release its own web browser within the next few weeks, Reuters reported. According to information obtained by Reuters from three people familiar with the matter, OpenAI is planning to develop its own browser to compete with Google's Chrome, which dominates the browser market.

According to sources, OpenAI's browser is expected to be released in the coming weeks and, similar to Perplexity's Comet and The Browser Company's Dia , aims to use AI to fundamentally change how users browse the web. It has been pointed out that releasing its own browser would allow OpenAI to directly collect user data, which is the cornerstone of Google's success.

According to Reuters, OpenAI's AI browser may also integrate its AI agent, Operator, as a key feature. Operator is an AI agent that can automatically perform tasks on websites according to user instructions.

OpenAI announces 'Operator' that can request AI to perform tasks on any website - GIGAZINE

OpenAI's chat AI, ChatGPT, has more than 400 million weekly active users, so if these users were to use OpenAI's AI browser, it could have a significant impact on Google's advertising revenue. Chrome is a key pillar of Google's parent company Alphabet's advertising business, accounting for about three-quarters of the company's revenue.

Chrome collects user data to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably, and also helps Google direct search traffic to its own search engine by default.

According to sources, OpenAI's AI browser is designed to keep some of the user interaction within a native chat interface, like ChatGPT, rather than having users click between websites.

In November 2024, The Information reported that 'OpenAI is considering developing a browser to rival Google's web browser, Chrome.'

OpenAI is considering competing with Google with a ChatGPT-equipped browser - GIGAZINE

TechCrunch reports that OpenAI is developing its own AI browser, saying, 'Like Perplexity, OpenAI wants to collect user data directly and freely create innovative user experiences without going through Google.'