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ChatGPT browser the single "Everything App" that can browse, book, and do things for you
10/22/2025, 10:53:48 PM
Economic Summary
- OpenAI integrated web browsing into ChatGPT to create a single-app model, which could increase user engagement and reduce reliance on separate browsing tools, strengthening OPENAI's distribution and monetization potential.
- Competitors such as Perplexity (and its Comet browser) had earlier browser-like features, showing competitive pressure; delayed product launches can lead to lost market share for incumbents.
- Safety and governance considerations are economically material for OPENAI because mistakes with roughly 800 million active users could cause reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and user churn.
Bullish
- ChatGPT as a single app simplifies user experience and boosts engagement.
- Browser integration fills the missing piece, making ChatGPT more indispensable.
- Large distribution (≈800 million users) gives OpenAI a powerful advantage.
Bearish
- OpenAI could misstep on safety/governance given its large user base, harming trust.
- Slow rollout of a browser risked ceding ground to rivals like Perplexity/Comet.
- Integrating browsing increases exposure to misinformation and moderation challenges.
Bullish tickers
OPENAI
Bearish tickers
OPENAIPERPLEXITYCOMET
OPENAI
Bullish
Integrating browsing into ChatGPT creates a single-app experience that boosts engagement and leverages ~800M users.
Bearish
Slow browser rollout and potential safety/governance missteps could erode trust despite large user base.
PERPLEXITY
Bullish
Had a head start with browser-like features (Comet), demonstrating competitive innovation.
Bearish
Early browser product may be overshadowed by OpenAI's broader distribution and integrated offering.
COMET
Bullish
Represented an early attempt to combine browsing with AI, pressuring incumbents to respond.
Bearish
As a competitor product, Comet risks being outcompeted by ChatGPT's integrated browsing.