Apple looks to add AI search to Safari in potential blow for Google

Apple is “actively looking” at adding artificial intelligence-powered search options to its Safari browser, potentially dealing a big blow to Google’s dominance of the lucrative search market. Apple executive Eddy Cue made the comments while testifying as a witness for Google in the U.S. Department of Justice’s antitrust case over Google’s dominance in online search, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Alphabet shares fell 6% on Wednesday, while Apple slid 2%. Both companies did not respond to requests for comment, while a spokesperson…