A federal court is expected to rule soon on whether Google must sell its widely used web browser, Chrome, as part of a broader antitrust case. The Justice Department has argued that Google’s dominance in internet search and digital advertising violates antitrust laws, and one remedy being considered is the divestiture of Chrome. Chrome is more than just a browser—it serves as a key distribution channel for Google Search and other services, while also collecting valuable user data. If forced to sell, the browser’s future is now the subject of intense interest from several major players. Search.com, an AI-powered search platform and division of digital marketing company Public Good, has reportedly made a $35 billion bid for Chrome. The offer is backed by JP Morgan and several private equity firms. Public Good President Melissa Anderson and Ad.com CEO Danny Bibi said they believe Chrome’s massive user base offers a unique opportunity to scale their AI-driven search platform. They emphasized their commitment to ethical AI and free access to knowledge, and noted their existing client network would ease the transition to a new advertising model. Perplexity, an AI search startup that launched its own AI-native browser, Comet, in July, has submitted a $34.5 billion bid. Although this exceeds Perplexity’s current valuation, The Wall Street Journal reported that investors have expressed support for the deal. Perplexity plans to continue supporting Chromium, the open-source project behind Chrome, and would maintain Google as the default search engine, while allowing users to change it through settings. OpenAI, despite being far smaller than Google, has also signaled strong interest. During Google’s antitrust hearing in April, OpenAI’s Nick Turley stated the company would be eager to acquire Chrome. CEO Sam Altman echoed that sentiment, telling journalists that OpenAI would “take a look” at the browser if it becomes available. Yahoo, a long-time competitor in search, is also in the running. Brian Provost, Yahoo Search’s general manager, called Chrome “arguably the most important strategic player on the web” during a court hearing. He said Yahoo would pursue the acquisition with its parent company, Apollo Global Management. Google has pushed back, arguing that selling Chrome could harm users by making the browser obsolete and increasing cybersecurity risks. The company maintains it does not hold a monopoly. While the court has not yet ruled, the growing list of bidders underscores the browser’s strategic value—and the high stakes in the battle for control of the web.