The rumours about OpenAI’s creation of a search engine to challenge Google’s throne may be a bit impulsive, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. He recently shut down those whispers, but the buzz highlights a fascinating fight brewing behind the scenes: the battle for AI-powered search.
OpenAI: More Than Just Chatting Bots
So, what is OpenAI working on? Well, despite the recent reports, a search engine might not be their focus. They’ve become famous for their witty chatbot, ChatGPT, but it has a weakness – it can’t tap into live web information. Imagine having a conversation with a super-smart friend who can’t check their phone for facts – that’s kind of like ChatGPT. This limitation might have fuelled the rumours about a dedicated search engine from OpenAI, but Altman seems to be hinting at a different direction for their AI adventures.
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The Search We Know is Changing: AI is Knocking on the Door
Even if OpenAI isn’t building a Google killer, the search game is changing. Google, the undisputed king of search, is already adding AI features to its platform. Meanwhile, a new player called Perplexity is shaking things up with a search interface that goes beyond plain text. They throw in citations and images alongside your search results, making it feel more like a conversation with a helpful librarian than just staring at a list of links.
Perplexity: The New Kid on the Block with a Fancy Interface
Founded by an ex-OpenAI researcher, Perplexity is a billion-dollar force to be reckoned with. Their thing isn’t just giving a bunch of text – they want to give the whole picture. Imagine searching for something and getting not just websites, but also pictures and references to help understand what one is looking at. That’s the Perplexity way, and it’s changing how some folks search the web.
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Can OpenAI Keep Up? The Race for Your Attention
ChatGPT holds the record for the fastest-growing app ever, but keeping users engaged might have been a challenge. Could the rumours about an OpenAI search engine be a way to attract more people to what they are doing? Only time will tell if they’ll build a search tool or take a different route with their AI smarts.
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This Article has been written by Ms Sayani Mondal, who is a Defense and security enthusiast with interest in geopolitical analysis and cyber threats. She is skilled researcher with a passion for applying academic knowledge to real-world national security challenges.
