OpenAI is preparing to roll out its own AI-driven web browser in the near future, according to a report from Reuters. The upcoming release is set to challenge Google Chrome’s long-standing dominance and promises to revolutionize the way people engage with the internet by placing artificial intelligence at the heart of the browsing experience.
A report citing sources familiar with the project suggests that the upcoming browser will feature a conversational interface reminiscent of ChatGPT, potentially changing how users engage with the web. Instead of relying on traditional website navigation, users might interact through a built-in AI chat system.
The browser is also expected to integrate OpenAI’s suite of AI agent tools—such as Operator—directly into its interface, allowing users to perform various tasks seamlessly within the browsing environment.
According to Reuters, OpenAI’s upcoming browser will feature integrated AI agents designed to handle tasks such as making reservations or auto-filling forms directly on websites. This functionality aims to deliver a smooth, hands-free browsing experience, establishing the browser as a central platform for accessing OpenAI’s expanding ecosystem of AI-powered tools and services.
If OpenAI’s browser catches on with ChatGPT’s estimated 500 million weekly users, it could pose a serious challenge to a major pillar of Alphabet’s business model. Chrome plays a crucial role in gathering user data that powers Google’s targeted advertising system—a stream of revenue that makes up nearly 75% of Alphabet’s total earnings.
OpenAI chose to develop an independent web browser, with one insider telling Reuters that this decision was intentional. The move allows the company to have complete oversight of the data gathered through the browser and ensures seamless integration with its AI ecosystem, including its upcoming assistant tool, “Operator.”
