OpenAI is preparing to release an AI-powered web browser in the near future, according to a report from Reuters. Insider information suggests that the company may integrate its Operator AI agent into the browser, enabling it to handle tasks such as booking reservations and completing forms, thereby advancing towards a more agentic future.
The new browser is expected to have a built-in ChatGPT interface, allowing users to engage with the chatbot directly without needing to visit OpenAI’s website. Reports indicate that the browser will be powered by Google’s open-source engine, Chromium, which is also used in well-known browsers such as Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
In a related development, AI startup Perplexity has launched a new web browser called Comet, which is also based on Chromium and is available exclusively to its premium subscribers. This browser features Perplexity’s AI search engine by default and includes an integrated AI assistant. OpenAI’s browser launch could intensify competition against Google, particularly as the tech giant may be compelled to divest Chrome due to ongoing federal antitrust concerns. Both OpenAI and Perplexity have expressed interest in acquiring Chrome should it be put on the market.
This announcement follows previous speculations about OpenAI’s plans for a web browser. Last year, The Information reported that OpenAI was investigating the prospect of developing a browser and had hired two former Google Chrome team members. The integration of a search engine within ChatGPT suggests that expanding these features into a dedicated browser aligns with OpenAI’s strategic objectives.
