OpenAI plans to release its own AI-powered browser in the coming weeks, marking a major step in its mission to transform how billions of people use the internet Reuters
This OpenAI AI browser won’t just load web pages—it will bring AI directly into your browsing experience, thanks to deep integration with ChatGPT and OpenAI’s autonomous agent, Operator.
🧠 What Makes the OpenAI AI Browser Different?
AI Built into the Browser
Instead of opening separate tabs to use ChatGPT, the OpenAI AI browser will include an AI chat interface inside the browser window. Users can ask questions, summarize articles, or perform searches directly as they browse.
Operator: Your AI Assistant Online
OpenAI’s Operator agent will also be built into the browser. This means you could ask it to book a restaurant, fill out online forms, compare product prices, or complete tasks across different sites—without needing to do it manually
Built on Chromium
Like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, the OpenAI AI browser is built on the open-source Chromium platform. This ensures it remains compatible with Chrome extensions and delivers a familiar user experience.
📊 Why This Launch Matters
Google Chrome currently dominates the browser market, serving over two-thirds of global users. But with AI changing how people interact online, OpenAI’s browser could shift how we search, shop, and read content.
Other browsers like Perplexity’s Comet, Opera, and Brave have added AI tools—but none has gone as far as OpenAI in building AI at the center of the browsing experience.
⚠️ Challenges Ahead
While the OpenAI AI browser promises convenience, it also raises privacy questions. Collecting data on browsing habits could help OpenAI train better AI models—but it may worry users and regulators who care about data safety.
Another hurdle is habit. Many users have years of bookmarks, passwords, and extensions tied to Chrome, Safari, or Edge. Convincing them to switch will take more than clever AI features.
📅 When Will It Launch?
OpenAI is expected to release the OpenAI AI browser before the end of July 2025. Industry experts think it could start as a limited beta for ChatGPT Plus or Pro users, before rolling out more widely
🏢 About OpenAI
OpenAI, founded in 2015, is known for creating ChatGPT, the viral AI chatbot first launched in 2022. Since then, OpenAI has expanded into video (Sora), image generation, and now, browser technology—aiming to become a full AI platform.
