OpenAI is reportedly in the process of developing an AI-powered web browser aimed at cutting Google out of the user data loop. This move potentially allows OpenAI to capture more user data directly, which could serve as a source for its AI models and advertisement targeting.

Although an official launch date hasn’t been confirmed, sources indicate that it is expected to be available in the coming weeks. With a significant monthly user base of around 400 million, the new browser could potentially disrupt the current web browser market dominated by Google’s Chrome, which held about 68.3% of the market share as of June 2025.

Considering other players, like Perplexity AI, which recently rolled out its own AI web browser, OpenAI’s entry into this space could mark a highly competitive frontier for AI integration in everyday web experiences. Concerns about user privacy remain, but expectations suggest that users may welcome increased AI functionalities within their browsing routines.