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OpenAI wants to buy the browser Chrome

If Google is forced to sell its browser, the company behind ChatGPT is interested.

Ove Kaufeldt
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Currently, an antitrust trial is underway where the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is questioning Google's dominant position in the market. A possible outcome of the trial could be that Google is forced to divest its browser, Chrome, in one way or another. 

Now, Nick Turley, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT, has stated in the trial that the company would be interested in purchasing Google Chrome if the court decides that Google must sell its browser. According to Turley, a change of ownership could give OpenAI the opportunity to introduce users to a completely new AI-focused digital experience. 

Turley pointed out that OpenAI has long faced significant challenges in gaining traction within the Android ecosystem. The company feels that their AI solutions are limited by the prevailing market structure, where large technology companies - not least Google - control key entry points such as browsers and app stores. The issue is exacerbated by the fact that Google's own AI projects, such as Gemini, are already integrated into many Android devices, making it harder for competitors to reach the end user. 

 In an attempt to create a more competitive market, the DOJ has proposed that Google be forced to sell key assets like Chrome, and possibly even Android, as a measure to break up the existing monopoly structure. The trial, which is expected to continue over the coming weeks, could have far-reaching consequences for the technology industry and future user experiences. 

Google has defended its position by pointing to strong business relationships, such as the long-standing collaboration with Samsung, which ensures that the company's AI technology is pre-installed on a large number of devices. According to Google, their services have become essentials for many users, which argues against an intervention that would force a restructuring of the market. 

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