AI Powered Browser from OpenAI Could Launch Soon

OpenAI may soon launch its own web browser, and it could shake things up for users who already spend hours each day with ChatGPT. According to a report from Reuters, the browser is expected to go live in the coming weeks, although no exact release date has been announced. If it lands soon, it will arrive in an already competitive market—and right behind Perplexity AI, which recently launched its own AI-powered browser called Comet.

Good to know

• OpenAI’s browser is designed to collect user data for AI training and ad targeting.
• ChatGPT will likely be deeply integrated into the browsing experience.
• Chrome still dominates the global browser market with a 68.3% share.

The idea behind this new browser appears to be simple: cut into Google’s ad dominance while collecting valuable user data that can feed into OpenAI’s AI training cycles. Google already gets tons of behavioral data through Chrome, and OpenAI likely wants a similar setup for its own ecosystem.

For users who already rely on ChatGPT for help with research, summarization, and writing, a browser with built-in AI features might seem convenient. You can probably expect to see a ChatGPT prompt bar replacing or sitting next to the traditional search box, along with AI plugins or assistant-like functions built directly into the interface.

Still, privacy concerns are hard to ignore. Chrome has already come under fire for how it handles user data, and OpenAI’s browser is expected to operate similarly by collecting behavioral information. It remains unclear whether OpenAI will include any real privacy controls or transparency about how that data will be used.

That said, ChatGPT has over 400 million monthly users. Even if a small percentage of them decide to try out the browser, OpenAI could grab a noticeable slice of the market—especially if the browser is optimized for AI-heavy workflows.

But toppling Google Chrome will be tough. As of June 2025, Chrome holds more than two-thirds of the global browser share. Safari trails far behind, and even newer players like Perplexity’s Comet will have a hard time gaining ground quickly.

Despite all the hype, we still do not know whether these AI browsers will make the web experience any better. Will they load faster? Block ads more effectively? Improve security? Maybe. Maybe not. For now, some users may prefer to stick with privacy-focused options like Firefox or Librewolf.