OpenAI to Release New Web Browser to Compete with Google

News Published on Date: July 11th 2025

According to recent news published by Reuters, OpenAI is set to release a new browser that will compete with Google Chrome. Three individuals with knowledge of the matter informed Reuters. OpenAI has not officially announced the latest release.    

According to the Reuters exclusive report, the browser is set to launch in the coming weeks and aims to utilize artificial intelligence, changing the way users browse the web. Today, OpenAI has around 800 million users (Economic Times), and if it launches a web browser, it will directly put pressure on Google’s Chrome browser.    

The AI Integration Angle

As per the sources familiar with the matter, A web browser will allow OpenAI to easily integrate its AI product, like Operator, into the browsing experience. It will automate browsers to perform tasks autonomously.  

The official sources of OpenAI declined to comment, citing that they were not authorized to speak publicly about the discussions.    

OpenAI revolutionized the business landscape and technology by releasing the AI chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022, which achieved immense success and garnered the attention of users worldwide. Recently, in May, OpenAI announced its entry into the hardware space, revealing a $ 6.5 billion acquisition of an AI device startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive.

Our Thoughts: How an OpenAI Browser Would Change the Game?    

There are approximately 3.45 billion Chrome users, capturing 63.45% of the global market share (demandsage). It is the cornerstone of the Alphabet advertising empire, supporting the business model that accounts for the company’s total revenue. Therefore, by gathering user data, Chrome enables more effective ad targeting. Additionally, as the default browser, it directs search traffic directly to Google’s search engine, thereby strengthening its dominance in the search market.   

Tough Competition in Crowded AI Browser Space

OpenAI is stepping into an increasingly crowded AI browser landscape, where competitors like The Browser Company’s AI-powered browser, Dia, and recently launched Perplexity’s Comet, as well as Brave’s AI-powered browser, are already making waves. 

Despite this, OpenAI’s move to develop web browsers may give it a competitive edge with its robust GPT-4 technology. The company has already made a strategic move by hiring two former VPs from Google, who played vital roles in Chrome development.   

According to sources, rather than depending on plugins and extensions. OpenAI is set to develop an independent browser that will enable greater control over user experience, AI integration, and data privacy. Moreover, as of now, there’s no official statement from OpenAI, but the news has indicated signs of a new beginning of an AI browser that will redefine the future of internet users.

OpenAI Browser: A New Beginning? 

Therefore, if OpenAI launches a browser, it won’t just be another browser; it may be the start of a new web paradigm. Instead of browsing the web, users can experience it through artificial intelligence that will include; 

• AI-first interface with less clutter.  
• Fast answers. 
• A more customized, privacy-centric approach.    

Will OpenAI redefine the way of web browsing? The answer is yet to be revealed. But with this, there’s no doubt that the era of AI-driven internet interaction has already started.