Multiple Firms Eye Chrome as DOJ Weighs Remedies

OpenAI has publicly expressed interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser if a federal court requires its divestiture as part of the ongoing antitrust case against Google, and several other parties have also indicated interest. Nick Turley, OpenAI’s Head of Product for ChatGPT, testified that OpenAI envisions an AI-first browsing experience with Chrome. The U.S. Department of Justice is considering remedies to curb Google's search dominance, such as forcing the sale of Chrome and requiring Google to share search data with competitors. OpenAI previously sought a partnership with Google for search technology access but was declined, leading it to depend on Bing and to work on its own search capabilities, which are still years from maturity. Some tech leaders, including Perplexity’s CEO, have argued against breaking up Chrome, warning that such a move could harm browser quality and innovation. The trial continues as Google plans to appeal and stakeholders debate the most effective competition remedies.