OpenAI announced Thursday it is testing a new ChatGPT-powered search engine, SearchGPT, potentially setting up a direct competition with Google. The San Francisco-based AI company is releasing a preview to a select group of users and publishers for feedback.
This move comes after Google introduced AI-generated summaries in its search results in May, aiming to provide quick answers without requiring users to click on links. Google’s AI integration, however, has faced accuracy issues.
OpenAI’s partner, Microsoft, is also experimenting with AI summaries on Bing. The testing of SearchGPT could significantly impact how internet users access news and information, challenging Google’s dominance in the search engine market.
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