OpenAI is reportedly set to launch an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks, aiming to compete with Google Chrome. Similar to Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, this browser will use AI to transform the web browsing experience by keeping some user interactions within ChatGPT rather than directing users to external websites.
A key feature may be the integration of Operator, OpenAI’s web-browsing AI agent. This move aligns with OpenAI's earlier considerations to build a browser in 2024, likely motivated by the desire to access user data directly and create innovative experiences without relying on Google as an intermediary.