As The Information reports, the ChatGPT-maker has reportedly hired ex-Google developers such as Ben Goodger and Darin Fisher, who worked on the original Chrome project. The report claims that OpenAI has discussed the new browser project with companies like media conglomerate Conde Nast, ticketing firm Eventbrite, Redfin, and Priceline.

If a judge orders Google to sell Chrome, it could dramatically upend the multibillion-dollar online search business.

Not only will a judge be asked to enforce Google's sale of Chrome, but the filing made to a Washington federal court also outlines that, "following its divestiture of Chrome [Google] may not reenter the browser market for five years " (via The Guardian ).