OpenAI announces SearchGPT in direct challenge to Google
SUMMARY
OpenAI announced on Thursday the development of SearchGPT, a groundbreaking search engine powered by its advanced GPT-4 models. This move directly challenges Google’s stronghold on the search market, even as Google has attempted to integrate its own AI into search with mixed results. Following the announcement, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, saw a noticeable decline in its share price. SearchGPT, currently in limited testing, aims to revolutionize the way users search for information online. Unlike traditional search engines that provide a list of links, SearchGPT synthesizes the information from the web to deliver concise and relevant answers to users' queries. This approach could significantly enhance user experience by making information retrieval more intuitive and efficient. In developing SearchGPT, OpenAI has been working closely with publishers who have expressed concerns that AI advancements might further reduce their already dwindling search traffic.
