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OpenAI's NLWeb Browser Aims to Rival Chrome with AI and Chat Features

Nov 26, 2024, 06:48 PM

OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI-powered web browser, tentatively called NLWeb, to challenge Google's dominance in the market. The initiative comes as Google faces legal scrutiny over Chrome's market position. OpenAI has brought on board key figures such as Darin Fisher and Ben Goodger, both of whom played significant roles in the development of Chrome and Firefox. The browser is expected to be AI-first, chat-first, and designed with AI agents in mind, enabling users to chat with websites and potentially reshaping how users interact online. OpenAI's ChatGPT, which already boasts 300 million weekly users, could play a central role in the browser's functionality. This move signals OpenAI’s ambitions to redefine the browsing experience and compete directly with Google Chrome.