But it's probably not the only one looking.
Google is being closely watched after a court said last year it controlled too much of online search. Yet, what will happen to all its online tools is not clear yet. Last month, the Justice Department hinted that Google might have to let go of the Chrome browser. If they do, there's already someone wanting to buy it.
Today, Bloomberg shared that Nick Turley, who leads ChatGPT, talked at a hearing about Google's monopoly issue. When asked if OpenAI would want to buy Chrome, he said, “Yes, we would, as would many others.” Right now, you can use ChatGPT on Chrome with a plugin. But Turley said owning Chrome could let them mix it deeper. If OpenAI got Chrome, they could show what an AI-first experience looks like...
Chrome isn't the only thing Google might have to give up. Another judge said this month that Google has also played unfair in online ads. It's no shock that other big tech names would want to snap up Google's hit services. The big question is—can any of them buy something without creating a new monopoly? For now, while people talk about breaking it up, the DOJ lets Google keep investing in AI. But giving Chrome to OpenAI could spark new worries. Justice moves slow, so we'll wait to see what happens with Google.
