5d ago

Exclusive: OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

www.reuters.com

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cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/31230430

Web browser will include chat interface, enable AI agent integrations
Launch intensifies OpenAI's competition with Google in AI race
New product is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to capture data on users' web behavior

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5d ago

Exclusive: OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome

www.reuters.com /business/media-telecom/openai-release-web-browser-challenge-google-chrome-2025-07-09/

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Challenge to Google Chrome
Uses Chromium as the base
So basically they are doing exactly what Google is, and what Microsoft is with Edge.
- It’s exceptionally difficult to build a browser from the ground up.
  But if anyone could do it, it would be a company with the money and (supposed) intelligence they have in their ranks.
  There’s a group making a new browser engine though, I think it’s called ladybird?
  
  Also Servo is now under the Linux Foundation. Both this and Ladybird are very exciting.
  
  its also expensive too.
why? People won’t even switch to a good browser?? Why would they switch to a bad one???
- The people don't know what they want until chatGPT tells them.
- It's all about marketing
Hey a chrome alternative!
New product is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to capture data on users' web behavior
Oh, so same thing as Chrome, got it.
Nope
Under no circumstances would I use this lol
tldr they're releasing a chromium skin
OpenAI is literally trying to become the next Google just to feed it's chatbot.
I wonder if they vibe coded it?
- There it is. Had to scroll a bit to find this question.
funny how everyone who wants to write a new browser (except the ladybird guys) always skimp on writing the actual browser part
- If lying does the job ...
Where's the crypto? I'm honestly shocked they're not launching some dumb meme coin or NFTs integrated into the browser.
- AI is the new crypto. Browsers are all gonna dump crypto for ai, until the next scam comes along.
Feed me, Seymour.
Chrome: We decided to corrupt our web search with AI and everyone loves it. OpenAI: Hold my beer...
They can keep this privacy invading dogshit to themselves
Now they are going to hardcode some new facts into ChatGPT:
Our browser is the best browser!
Our browser is the most advanced browser!
Our browser is the most secure browser!
Our browser is the easiest browser!
...
Just in case somebody dares to ask :)
I feel like maybe it’s slightly better that OpenAi is upfront about wanting to harvest your data, which I think is primarily to feed ChatGPT(?), while Google’s behavior is always nefarious, because their goal is to feed you ever more irresistible ads. 🤷‍♂️ I don’t know. I’m just an unfrozen caveman lawyer. Your world of technology frightens and confuses me.
- A chat bot can present ads better than search result (if by better you mean in a way that is harder to see). If you ask for a recipe it can sprinkle in name brand ingredients. You ask for directions it can use chain restaurant landmarks. You ask for a summary of a sporting event it also mentions the stadium/halftime/beverage sponsor.
  
  Agree 100%. ChatGPT does currently claim it doesn’t do that. Surely that is the truth, and will remain so forever more. Surely.
- I don’t know why you’re being downvoted. “Google is nefarious” + Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer is perfection in my book.
  
  It’s the standard lemmy knee-jerk response to any opinion about an LLM that isn’t “nuke them from orbit.”

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