OpenAI is gearing up to launch a search engine powered by artificial intelligence that could potentially rival Google. Known as SearchGPT, this new endeavor from the tech company aims to combine AI with real-time information sourced from clear and relevant sources. This move comes in response to previous AI features implemented by Google that were criticized for providing false information, leading to a quick backtrack.
OpenAI has emphasized that their search engine will prioritize connecting users with publishers by prominently citing and linking to them in search results. According to a press release from OpenAI, the company has secured the support of several major publishers, including The Atlantic.
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“AI search is going to become one of the key ways that people navigate the internet, and it’s crucial, in these early days, that the technology is built in a way that values, respects, and protects journalism and publishers. We look forward to partnering with OpenAI in the process, and creating a new way for readers to discover The Atlantic,” Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, stated in a press release.
OpenAI is currently testing a prototype of SearchGPT and has opened a waitlist for those interested in joining the platform. A release date for the service has not yet been announced.
