Outlook Business Desk
In July 2024, OpenAI contacted Google to use its search API in ChatGPT, hoping to boost AI accuracy with live data access.
In August 2024, Google rejected OpenAI’s offer, aiming to stay neutral and preserve ties with other AI competitors.
In April 2025, Google faced an important antitrust trial by ,The US Department of Justice (DOJ). The trial looked into Google's control over search, advertising and pre-installed apps on Android phones, which could affect its power in the market.
During the April 2025 antitrust trial, OpenAI said it was interested in buying Chrome if regulators forced Google to sell it. This would help increase competition in the browser market and reduce Google’s dominance.
The DOJ proposed that Google sell Chrome and stop agreements that make Google’s services the default on Android devices. This move aims to increase competition in both the search and browser markets.
In April 2025, Google opposed the DOJ's proposal to sell Chrome, claiming it would disrupt innovation, increase device costs and harm the tech ecosystem.
Regulators are now warning that Google's dominance in search could extend to AI, potentially limiting opportunities for competitors like OpenAI.
The final ruling will decide if Chrome changes hands and whether OpenAI gets a platform to expand in browser-based AI.