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OpenAI set to launch AI-powered browser to rival Google Chrome
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to release a new AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks that aims to challenge Google Chrome’s dominance, according to sources familiar with the matter. The browser will leverage artificial intelligence to transform the way users interact with the web, potentially offering a more integrated experience that keeps some browsing activities within a ChatGPT-style chat interface rather than directing users to external websites.
This move marks a strategic push by OpenAI to gain direct access to user data—an essential asset for competing with Google, whose Chrome browser is a critical component of Alphabet’s advertising business, generating nearly 75% of its revenue. By controlling browsing data, OpenAI could directly rival Google in targeted advertising and user engagement.
With over 500 million weekly active ChatGPT users, OpenAI’s browser has the potential to significantly disrupt Google’s advertising ecosystem. The browser will be built on Chromium, the open-source codebase behind Chrome and other browsers like Microsoft Edge and Opera, allowing OpenAI to control data collection and integration more effectively.
The new browser is also designed to integrate OpenAI’s AI agent tools, such as Operator, enabling automated actions on behalf of users, including booking reservations or filling forms within websites—enhancing convenience and utility.
OpenAI’s founder Sam Altman, who has driven the company’s rapid innovation since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, is betting on this browser as part of a broader strategy to embed AI deeper into daily personal and work life.
Competition is fierce: Google Chrome currently commands over two-thirds of the global browser market with more than 3 billion users, while Apple’s Safari holds a distant second place with 16%. Other AI-driven browsers like Comet by Perplexity, The Browser Company, and Brave have already launched AI-enhanced browsing experiences.
The Department of Justice’s ongoing antitrust actions against Google—following a ruling that Alphabet holds a monopoly in online search—highlight the regulatory challenges facing the search and browser giant. OpenAI has even expressed interest in acquiring Chrome if forced divestiture occurs.
Unlike merely creating a plug-in for existing browsers, OpenAI’s decision to build its own browser aims to maximize control over user data, a crucial factor for AI’s effectiveness and business value.
OpenAI declined to comment on the launch details.
CERT-In Warns: Google Chrome Vulnerabilities May Let Hackers Gain System Access
CERT-In Alerts Users to Critical Google Chrome Security Vulnerabilities
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory warning users about multiple security flaws identified in Google Chrome for Desktop. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could expose users to significant cyber threats. The national cybersecurity agency urged all users and organisations to immediately update to the latest version of Google Chrome across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms to ensure protection. According to the advisory, users running outdated versions of the browser are at heightened risk.
In its vulnerability note, CIVN-2025-0099, published on May 16, CERT-In detailed the nature and severity of the issues, assigning them a “high” severity rating. The affected versions include Chrome for Desktop prior to version 136.0.7103.113 for Mac and Linux, and 136.0.7103.114 for Windows systems. These flaws could potentially be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized actions on a user’s system.
Among the vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-4664 involves insufficient policy enforcement in Chrome’s Loader component, which could allow attackers to leak cross-origin data through a specially crafted HTML page. Another flaw, CVE-2025-4609, relates to the improper handling of operations within Mojo, Chrome’s inter-process communication system. Exploiting these weaknesses would typically require the attacker to trick users into visiting a malicious website, making social engineering a key part of the attack strategy.
Google acknowledged the issues and released security patches on May 14 to address four identified flaws. The company credited two independent security researchers for uncovering the vulnerabilities, as noted in CERT-In’s advisory. Users are strongly advised to update their browsers without delay, as continued use of unpatched versions could leave systems exposed to malicious exploitation.