Recently, there have been reports that OpenAI is planning to launch a new AI browser aimed at completely changing users' web browsing experience and challenging the market leader Google Chrome. This browser will leverage artificial intelligence technology to provide users with a more efficient and intelligent web operation experience.

According to related reports, OpenAI's new browser will combine its large ChatGPT user base, which has up to 400 million active users per week. If this browser gains widespread adoption, it could pose a substantial threat to Google's advertising ecosystem, web traffic, and user data flow. It is well known that Google Chrome has long been the cornerstone of Alphabet's advertising business, providing precise ad targeting and search engine traffic support.

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The biggest highlight of the OpenAI browser is its innovative interaction design. Users can perform various operations in an interface similar to ChatGPT, reducing the hassle of frequently switching to traditional websites. At the same time, the deeply integrated AI agent function can automatically complete various web tasks on behalf of the user, such as bookings and form filling. This design not only improves the efficiency of information retrieval but may also make AI gradually become the "representative" of users in the online world.

More notably, this browser is built upon Google's open-source project Chromium, and OpenAI has already hired several executives who previously worked on the Chrome project, which will provide strong support for its technical capabilities and strategic planning.

In recent years, AI-driven browsers have become a new trend in the industry. Companies like The Browser Company and Brave have also launched AI products capable of automatically performing web tasks. With its broad user base and powerful AI technology, OpenAI hopes to seize the initiative in this emerging field.

Currently, Google Chrome holds over 66% of the global market share and remains the top browser, with more than 3 billion users. Apple's Safari browser ranks second with approximately 16% of the market share. Google's deep control over user behavior allows it to precisely target advertisements and maintain its dominance in search engines, which is the core reason for the U.S. Department of Justice's allegations of online search monopoly.

If OpenAI's new browser gains widespread recognition, it could potentially weaken Google's market advantages in multiple key areas, including user access, control over user behavior data, and the advertising ecosystem.