OpenAI Is Reportedly Building A Web Browser
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has changed the way many people use the internet, and the company recently launched its search engine as well. According to the latest report, OpenAI is now building a web browser that can run OpenAI services in a more optimized manner. Given the pressure Google is now facing from the DOJ, it can’t be the best time for OpenAI to work on something.

It must be noted that OpenAI has yet to confirm these reports. On the other hand, reports focus on OpenAI’s recent hire, Darin Fisher. Darin Fisher has played a pivotal role in the design and development of Chrome. He worked as the VP of Engineering at Google from January 2005 to February 2021. After leaving Google, Darin joined The Browser Company, where his role contributed to the much popular Arc Browser.
Since November 2024, Fisher has been a member of technical staff at OpenAI. However, hiring Darin Fisher is not the only source for reports that OpenAI is building a browser. Earlier reports had also stressed how OpenAI had brought together ex-Google developers. Those reports also added that the company has plans to integrate consumer-centric features with the help of companies like Priceline, Conde Nast, etc.

While we do not understand how the OpenAI browser would look or work life, Darin Fisher’s role in the same can give some pointers. As a part of Google Chrome and Chrome OS development, Fisher introduced multiple changes, such as a content-focused method and minimalistic design philosophy. His team had also thought out dedicated development channels for different operating systems instead of cross-platform systems.
Considering that OpenAI would want its browser to favor performance and optimization over other aspects, the strategic advantage from Fisher and other ex-Google developers would be impressive. Thus, one can expect this browser to offer enhanced speed without compromising simplicity. However, one can only guess how AI-powered and feature-rich the browser would be. Regardless of the specifics, OpenAI’s browser would have a good day if it is launched in 2025. In light of how the DOJ is pushing Google to sell Google Chrome, thus ending the monopoly, many browsers can find some leverage. It is not surprising that OpenAI is one of them. As timing would have it, OpenAI has disrupted how people find information through the internet, and an optimized web browser will only make things better.