OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced the development of SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine. The platform is designed to provide a conversational search experience using OpenAI’s GPT-4 language model.
Key features of SearchGPT include:
- Real-time information retrieval from the internet
- Clear attribution to sources
- Ability to ask follow-up questions
- Collaboration with news partners for content accuracy
The initial rollout will be limited to 10,000 test users. OpenAI states that SearchGPT aims to deliver concise answers with relevant links to source material.
This move marks OpenAI’s entry into the competitive AI-powered search market. The company has not disclosed details about potential monetization strategies for the service, which will initially be offered free of charge.
OpenAI plans to eventually integrate features from SearchGPT into ChatGPT. However, the impact of this new offering on the search engine landscape remains to be seen, as other AI-powered search products have faced challenges in gaining market share from established players.
The long-term viability and user adoption of SearchGPT will likely depend on factors such as result accuracy, user experience, and the evolving landscape of AI-powered search technologies.
