OpenAI to launch "SearchGPT," gearing up to challenge the search engine giant Google

The developer of ChatGPT, OpenAI, announced that it is testing an artificial intelligence online search feature called "SearchGPT" that provides real-time information and clear source links to answer questions. SearchGPT is currently only available for testing to a limited number of users, and the official launch date has not been disclosed. However, this move undoubtedly poses a direct challenge to the leading search engine, Google. The parent company of Google, Alphabet, fell by nearly 3% yesterday to $169.16 per share.

What is SearchGPT?

Traditional methods of searching for answers online often require multiple attempts to find relevant results. OpenAI believes that by leveraging real-time information on the web to enhance AI models' conversational abilities, it can make it faster and easier to locate the desired content.

Similar to the original ChatGPT, SearchGPT is presented in a conversational format, allowing users to input questions. Upon quickly scanning the web, SearchGPT provides rapid and direct answers using the latest online information, along with clear links to relevant sources. Users can ask follow-up questions, creating a shared context with each query, aiming to offer a more quality search experience akin to conversing with a person.

OpenAI Strengthens Collaboration with Publishers

OpenAI was previously sued by several media outlets for allegedly using unauthorized media content to train its AI models, damaging its reputation, operations, and profitability.

Subsequently, OpenAI has been working on establishing collaborations with media, including reaching a multi-year content agreement and strategic partnership with TIME magazine to provide more accurate and trustworthy content for training AI models.

OpenAI partners with TIME magazine to provide more accurate and trustworthy content for AI models

OpenAI states its commitment to building a thriving ecosystem for publishers and creators, aiming to help users discover publisher websites and experiences while bringing more choices to search.

OpenAI emphasizes:

The relationship between technology and content must be symbiotic, and sources must be protected.

Aiming at Search Engine Leader Google

OpenAI's move undoubtedly poses a direct challenge to the search engine leader Google. Following the news, the stock price of Google's parent company Alphabet, with the stock code GOOGL, dropped nearly 3% during Thursday's trading, closing at $169.16 per share.

OpenAI has not disclosed the official launch date. Users interested in trying SearchGPT can sign up on the waitlist.