OpenAI Would Consider Chrome Purchase If Google Forced To Sell

OpenAI would pursue acquiring Google‘s Chrome browser if a court mandates its divestiture as part of antitrust remedies, ChatGPT chief Nick Turley said during testimony on Tuesday.

“Yes, we would, as would many other parties,” Turley told the court when questioned about potential interest in purchasing Chrome.

Turley appeared as a witness in a Justice Department trial determining what changes Google must implement after a federal judge ruled last year that the company had monopolized online search. The government has proposed remedies, including Chrome’s divestiture, search data licensing requirements, and ending exclusive placement agreements.

Chrome acquisition would enable more comprehensive integration of OpenAI’s technology, Turley testified. ChatGPT currently operates as a browser extension, but direct ownership would create advantages.

“You could offer a really incredible experience,” he said, noting it would facilitate user introduction to AI-focused interfaces.

The testimony highlighted OpenAI’s distribution challenges. Despite securing an iPhone integration deal with Apple, the company encountered difficulties with Android device manufacturers, which Turley attributed to Google’s financial resources.

Turley confirmed previous unsuccessful discussions with Google regarding search technology collaboration. “We have no partnership with Google today,” he said.

OpenAI continues developing its independent search capabilities, though Turley acknowledged their target of handling 80% of searches through their own index by year-end 2025 now appears unrealistic.

If ordered, Chrome’s sale would represent the most significant court-mandated corporate separation since telecommunications regulations dismantled AT&T in the 1980s.

Google contends the proposed measures would negatively impact consumer experience and American technological competitiveness.

Judge Amit Mehta is expected to determine appropriate business modifications by August.


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