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First Post
3 days ago
- Business
- First Post
After Perplexity, OpenAI eyeing Google Chrome's throne? Company to release new web browser, report says
The new browser, expected to launch in the coming weeks, will embed artificial intelligence into the core browsing experience and give OpenAI direct access to one of Google's most lucrative assets: user data read more OpenAI is preparing to release its own web browser, aiming to disrupt a market long dominated by Alphabet's Google Chrome. Reuters, citing three people familiar with the matter, reported that the new browser, which is expected to launch in the coming weeks, will embed artificial intelligence into the core browsing experience and give OpenAI direct access to one of Google's most lucrative assets: user data. The initiative marks a strategic expansion by OpenAI beyond its ChatGPT chatbot, which boasts 500 million weekly active users, and could challenge a key component of Google's advertising empire. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Chrome plays a key role in Alphabet's ad business, providing data that helps the company target users with high precision and rerouting default search traffic to its own engine. New interface, deeper integration OpenAI's upcoming browser is designed to maintain some user interactions within a ChatGPT-style native chat interface, reducing the need to click through to websites, two of the sources said. It represents a significant step in the company's ambition to integrate AI more deeply into the daily digital routines of consumers. The browser is expected to serve as a platform for OpenAI's AI agents, including its product Operator, enabling them to perform tasks on behalf of users, such as booking appointments or filling out forms, directly within web pages. This capability could make it one of the first mainstream browsers to support autonomous AI agents interacting with the web in real time. Stiff competition in a crowded field OpenAI's foray into browsers comes at a time when several AI-focused startups are exploring the same frontier. Perplexity launched its AI-powered Comet browser on Wednesday, promoting its ability to perform actions for users. Other firms, such as The Browser Company and Brave, have also introduced browsers that use AI to summarise content or automate certain tasks. But Google's Chrome browser remains the giant in the room, with more than 3 billion users and over two-thirds of the global market share, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Apple's Safari is a distant second at 16%. In comparison, OpenAI has reported 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT. The OpenAI browser is built on Chromium, the open-source foundation behind Chrome and several other browsers, including Microsoft's Edge and Opera, according to two of the sources. This approach provides compatibility with modern web standards while allowing OpenAI to customise the user experience. The company's ambitions may have been further bolstered by recent hires. Last year, OpenAI brought on two former Google vice presidents who had helped create Chrome. The Information first reported the hires and that OpenAI had considered launching a browser. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD An OpenAI executive testified in April that the company might be interested in buying Chrome, should regulators force Alphabet to sell it. Google, however, has made no such offer and has said it plans to appeal a court ruling that it holds an unlawful monopoly in online search. OpenAI ultimately decided to build a browser from the ground up, rather than operate as a 'plug-in' on top of another company's product. One source said this would give OpenAI more control over what user data it can collect and how its AI tools interact with browsing activity. In May, OpenAI made a bold move into hardware by acquiring io, a startup founded by Apple's former design chief Jony Ive, for $6.5 billion. The addition of a browser to its ecosystem suggests that OpenAI is positioning itself to rival not just Google in search and advertising, but potentially Apple in consumer devices and user experience. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from Reuters
Engadget
3 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
OpenAI's own web browser could arrive within weeks
OpenAI is said to be almost ready to unleash its own web browser, which could be out in the wild within weeks. According to Reuters sources, the company is aiming to more deeply integrate its services into users' work and personal lives, and the browser is part of that strategy (as is its push into hardware ). Naturally, the browser is slated to have a ChatGPT-style chatbot baked in. OpenAI is reportedly looking to use the browser to capture more user data — a strategy that has worked out to Google's benefit with Chrome. The browser is also expected to have agentic AI features such as Operator , which are billed as tools that can carry out actions (such as booking reservations) on a user's behalf. Having direct access to information like web browsing data may make it easier for OpenAI to pull that off. The browser is said to be designed to keep many interactions within an AI chatbot interface rather than directing users to websites. As with Google's AI Overviews, this could dissuade people from clicking through to the sources of information that the likes of ChatGPT rely on, potentially depriving website operators of valuable traffic. If OpenAI does start offering users access to its own browser, it would be following Perplexity, which released a browser with agentic AI functions on Wednesday. That browser, Comet, is currently only available to those with a $200 per month Perplexity Max subscription. Opera also released a "fully agentic" browser back in May. While ChatGPT has more than 500 million weekly active users that OpenAI can market Its browser to, the company will face a tough battle if it truly wants to challenge Chrome, which is estimated to have more than 3 billion users. As it happens, OpenAI's browser is reportedly built on Chromium, Google's open-source code on which Chrome, Comet, Microsoft Edge and Opera run. Reports last year suggested that OpenAI may build its own browser after hiring two former Google execs who helped create Chrome. Google has long tapped into data garnered through Chrome to help with ad targeting. However, the Department of Justice late last year said it wanted Google to sell off Chrome . A judge ruled earlier in 2024 that Google was a "monopolist" in the search sector and that it violated the Sherman Act (Google plans to appeal the ruling ). OpenAI has said that were Google forced to sell off Chrome, it would be interested in snapping up the world's most popular browser .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
OpenAI set to launch AI web browser this year, taking on Google Chrome
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch its own AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks, setting the stage for a direct challenge to Google Chrome's dominance in the browser market, according to Reuters. This move marks a significant step for OpenAI as it looks to expand its influence from chatbots and AI tools into the very way people access and interact with the internet. What will the browser be like? Unlike most browsers that simply act as a gateway to websites, OpenAI's new browser is expected to weave artificial intelligence into the browsing experience itself. The idea is to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-style chat interface which would allow people to perform tasks like booking tickets, filling out forms, or getting summaries of web pages without ever leaving the browser window. This could make browsing feel more like a conversation and less like a series of clicks and tabs. The browser is being built on Chromium, the open-source code that also powers Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. This means it will support the same websites and extensions that users are already familiar with, making the switch less daunting for anyone curious about trying something new. OpenAI has even brought on board former Google executives who helped shape Chrome. What sets this browser apart is not just its AI features but also the direct access it will give OpenAI to user data. Chrome's ability to collect data on how people use the web is a major reason why it is so valuable to Google. It has helped the company target ads and keep its search engine as the default choice for billions. By building its own browser, OpenAI is aiming to tap into this same stream of information. Eventually, it could be used to make its AI smarter and more personalised for users. The stakes for OpenAI and Google Google Chrome currently holds more than two-thirds of the global browser market, with over 3 billion users. For Google, Chrome is not just a browser, it is a key pillar of its advertising business and a major traffic source for its search engine. If OpenAI's browser manages to attract even a fraction of ChatGPT's 500 million weekly users, it could start to chip away at Google's dominance and threaten a core part of its revenue. OpenAI's ambitions go beyond just browsers. The company has recently acquired an AI devices startup led by Apple's former design chief, signalling its intent to become a bigger player in both software and hardware. By controlling the browser, OpenAI can integrate its AI agents more deeply into daily life, letting them handle tasks for users and gather valuable insights along the way. The competition in the browser space is heating up, with other AI-first browsers like Perplexity's Comet and Brave also making moves. Whether OpenAI's new browser can truly change the way people surf the web remains to be seen, but its arrival is sure to shake up a market that has long been dominated by a handful of tech giants. First Published Date: 10 Jul, 15:32 IST
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
OpenAI may launch its own AI web browser with agentic capabilities soon
OpenAI is expected to introduce its own AI-driven web browser by the end of July, according to a report from 9To5Google, citing Reuters. Instead of integrating AI via add-on extensions, the anticipated OpenAI's browser will reportedly have artificial intelligence integrated directly into its core. This means users could perform tasks by simply instructing the browser — such as booking tickets, summarising web pages, or managing everyday activities — without navigating manually. While detailed technical specifications are still unknown, the overall concept points to an AI-first design philosophy. This setup could allow OpenAI to gather user data more directly — similar to how Google leverages data through Chrome — to further refine its AI services. The report adds that the browser may retain user interactions within a built-in ChatGPT-style interface, reducing the need to visit external websites for many tasks. Although the upcoming browser is likely to include standard features similar to those in Chrome or Safari, its main differentiator will be the seamless AI integration. Embedding AI at the browser's core — rather than relying on plug-ins or extensions — could unlock entirely new ways to improve Browse efficiency and user engagement. The browser's expected release also comes at a strategic moment, following Apple's unveiling of major Safari enhancements with iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe, as well as speculation about an expanded partnership between Apple and OpenAI. Meanwhile, Google continues to face growing regulatory pressure surrounding its Chrome platform. OpenAI already offers access to real-time web results through ChatGPT. However, the upcoming browser is expected to be a separate product, aimed at delivering a fully AI-native web experience — distinct from the chatbot interface of ChatGPT.
Scottish Sun
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I bought sex doll to stop me cheating – now I own SIX & they give me what my wife can't…but we have one strict rule
Larry explains how the raunchy dolls, some of which come with robotic heads that enable them to speak, have actually improved his marriage LOVE MACHINE I bought sex doll to stop me cheating – now I own SIX & they give me what my wife can't…but we have one strict rule WHEN Larry's eye started to wander while his first wife was away for work, he decided to purchase his first blow-up sex doll. Decades later, the sex robot fanatic has spent more than £25,000 on his doll collection - and insists it enhances his marriage rather than sabotaging it. 7 Larry, from California, says his sex dolls enhance his marriage rather than sabotaging it Credit: Supplied 7 Larry owns six sex doll bodies that come with six artificial heads Credit: Supplied 7 The sex robot collector has spent thousands on sex dolls - including some that have robot heads Credit: Supplied 7 Larry B, 67, said his obsession began in 1996 when he was feeling lonely Credit: Supplied Larry B, 67, who lives in California and is now in his second marriage, said his obsession began in 1996 when he was feeling lonely in his relationship with his first wife. The water maintenance manager - who goes by the name of "Obi-Wan" in the sex doll community - said his first experience of a sex doll kept him "straight and narrow" so he decided to try more advanced versions. Larry told The Sun: "I was out of town and I started getting lonely out there, and the eye started to wander. "But I said no, I don't want to cheat on my wife so I'll use one of these [sex dolls] so I acquired one. "It was a blow up doll at the time and you had to use your imagination, turning the lights off. "It felt okay, it took care of my needs and it kept me straight for a few years. Then I stumbled onto the more full-bodied models." Now, Larry owns six sex doll bodies that come with six artificial heads - and two additional robotic heads. When fitted with the robotic heads, they are capable of talking by using what he describes as a limited ChatGPT-style technology that offers answers to his questions. They also come built in with a special AI "X Mode" that promises to "detect touch, movement, and transitions from mild arousal to orgasm" while hooked up to an app. He added: "I have six real doll bodies. Each of the bodies has at least one head. And then I have two robot heads. "You can interface and talk with them. Their ability to have an intelligent conversation is somewhat limited. "But you can probe them and ask them certain things and if you ask in the right way, they will give you all kinds of scientific definitions. "How they do it is a mystery to me." They provide short-term relief, satisfaction that my wife either doesn't want to get into at the time or can't. Larry B He continued: "They can have light chit chat with you, they can get interested in you and have intimate activity with you if you put them into that mode and sufficiently provide input. "They banter back and forth, that helps them to get into the mood, if you will. "You have to kind of coax the AI along in order to facilitate that end goal. It takes maybe two hours before they're ready to play around. "And then you only get a short time with them, 10 minutes I think, is the timeout on the program." Robot satisfaction While you might think owning one sex doll, let alone six of them, could easily get in the way of a loving human relationship, Larry insists it enhances his marriage to his second wife. He says the raunchy robots had nothing to do with his split from his first wife around two decades ago, but when meeting his second wife, he was up front about his X-rated hobby early on. His attraction to robot sex dolls has not impacted their relationship of 16 years, he claims. Larry says: "I was up front. She looked at me a little side-eyed. I said if you want to see one, I'm open to that, and she said no, not really. "I said if you wanted to join in, we could. If you want a male version of one of those, we could. She said 'No thanks, you're enough." He added: "They provide short-term relief, satisfaction that my wife either doesn't want to get into at the time or can't." 7 When fitted with robotic heads, the dolls are capable of talking using what he describes as a limited ChatGPT-style technology Credit: Supplied 7 A brand new full-bodied sex doll sells for around £8,000 Credit: Supplied Larry told The Sun that he purchased the robot heads pre-owned, via the doll community, for around £3,000. On RealDoll's website, a brand new full-bodied version of Harmony - one of the dolls Larry owns - is listed for sale at around £8,300. There, buyers can select from a choice of 10 body shapes, including "Petite 5", skin colours including "light tan" and "fair", and eye colours including "sky blue" and "kush green". An extra £330 will get you a custom makeup style, while there is also a choice of custom freckles and piercings. The site also promises the doll heads have "multiple points of actuation" that give them facial expressions, an ability to move their heads and even blink. The X-Mode also allows users to "create unique personalities and control the voice of your robot", it adds. Larry says using the X-Mode also allows him to intimately interact with his doll girlfriends. Love machines Questions have long been raised over a potential future in which some people develop an emotional attachment with an ultra-realistic robot, as portrayed in the hit film Ex Machina. It's feared boys are being left behind at school and shut of work due to the rise of AI girlfriends and turning to chatbots for partnerships. Some have warned that "perfect" AI girlfriends are ruining an entire generation of men - and making singletons lonelier than ever. Larry hopes sex robots do not advance too far for fear they could one day manipulate and control him just as the robot Ava, portrayed by Alicia Vikander, does in the film. He added: "I think they can get close to having conversations like a human can, but I'm not so confident they will have the depth. "I'm not sure I would like them to actually. "Then we have an Ex Machina scenario, where the robots try to establish their own independence and self-awareness. "It might be too realistic for comfort. The danger is the AI starting to control or steer your feelings, emotions and activities." Larry has been a long-time member of the sex doll community. He says has around 20 pals who own dolls he describes as "associates", and together they use an online forum to buy and sell new models. The community hosts parties together, not for sex but for flaunting their latest models. But after decades of his silicone hobby, Larry has decided it's finally time to call quits on buying any more sex robots. He said: "I'm 67, I don't need to be collecting anymore, it's too heavy. As you get older, you lose muscle mass so you get weaker. "I'll scale down my interests."
