OpenAI is testing a groundbreaking search engine, SearchGPT, designed to directly challenge Google’s long-standing dominance in the search market. This new tool, currently in its prototype phase, aims to revolutionize how users access information online by combining advanced AI models with real-time data from the web.
The initiative comes at a time when AI technologies are rapidly evolving, reshaping both personal and professional internet usage. With the rise of generative AI, the demand for smarter, AI-powered search engines has surged. OpenAI’s SearchGPT seeks to address this need by offering enriched search results and citing sources from business partners.
According to OpenAI, SearchGPT will provide users with fast, accurate answers and clear, relevant sources. The search engine is being tested with a select group of users and publishers to gather feedback and refine its features. While the current prototype is temporary, OpenAI plans to integrate the most effective aspects into ChatGPT in the future.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, highlighted that SearchGPT represents a significant step forward in AI technology, aiming to provide a more conversational and contextually aware search experience. Users will be able to ask follow-up questions, building context with each query, much like a human conversation.
This move follows OpenAI’s successful introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022, which has already started reshaping the landscape of AI-driven services. Additionally, SearchGPT will contend with Microsoft’s Bing, which has also been enhanced by OpenAI’s technology.
In a statement, OpenAI noted, “We’re testing SearchGPT to merge the strengths of our AI models with web-sourced information. This prototype is part of our effort to deliver timely and accurate search results, and we plan to incorporate the best features into ChatGPT moving forward.”
For those interested in experiencing SearchGPT, OpenAI has opened a waitlist for users to sign up and participate in the ongoing testing phase.