OpenAI is reportedly interested in buying the popular web browser, Chrome, if Google is ordered to sell the asset. The statement was made by OpenAI Product Manager Nick Turley during a hearing in the "recovery" phase of the antitrust case trial between Google and the US government, which is currently ongoing. So, what should you know about it?
Last year, the court ruled that Google had an illegal monopoly in the search market, and the judge handling the case is now considering what form of punishment or remedial measures should be imposed on Google. Breaking up Chrome from Google is among the proposed solutions put forward by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
In addition, the DOJ also cited OpenAI as an example of a company whose growth has been hindered by Google's dominance in the search market. Last year, OpenAI reportedly requested access to Google search data to bolster the development of SearchGPT, but the request was denied by Google.
In addition to potentially being forced to sell Chrome, Google could also be ordered to allow competitors access to its search data. Turley noted that access to Google's real-time data would allow OpenAI to "develop better products faster." Google will also likely be prevented from entering into any search-related agreements with Apple and other companies.
Meanwhile, the DOJ also recommended that Google abandon Android, but only if other proposed remedies are ineffective in preventing Google from "improperly exploiting" the operating system, or if Google attempts to evade compliance with other requirements that have been set.
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