During a recent antitrust case against Google, Perplexity's Chief Business Officer, Dmitry Shevelenko, expressed interest in acquiring Google Chrome should the search giant be forced to sell its popular web browser. This comes as the Justice Department examines Google's dominance in search and its restrictive business practices.

Perplexity's Bold Pitch: Can They Manage Chrome?

Shevelenko testified that if Google were to divest Chrome, Perplexity believes it could manage the browser without diminishing its quality or charging for it. He also mentioned Perplexity's readiness to take on the responsibility, despite the scale of the challenge.

The DOJ's Case Against Google's Search Monopoly

Shevelenko’s testimony revealed the struggles Perplexity faces in competing with Google. He described the barriers caused by Google's search monopoly, particularly its contracts with phone manufacturers, which prevent them from adopting other search engines or assistants by default.

Perplexity's Position: Against OpenAI Buying Chrome

While open to acquiring Chrome, Shevelenko cautioned against other companies, particularly OpenAI, taking over the browser. He warned that OpenAI could abandon Chromium’s open-source model, potentially harming the broader browser industry and its users.

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