OpenAI's Interest in Chrome
expressed interest in purchasing 's Chrome browser if forced to sell as part of the antitrust trial, with 's affirming the company's eagerness to buy.
OpenAI's potential acquisition aims to transform Chrome into an "AI-first experience," integrating ChatGPT and enhancing real-time search, following a rejected partnership offer with Google.
Google's Antitrust Challenges
The DOJ's antitrust case against Google, initiated in 2020, aims to address Google's search monopoly, with remedies including the sale of Chrome and sharing search data with competitors.
Google plans to appeal the 2024 ruling declaring it a monopolist, while the DOJ's proposal has sparked debate over its scope and potential impact on competition and innovation.