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OpenAI Launches New Search Engine Monday, Ahead of Google I/O

May 10, 2024, 08:18 AM

OpenAI is set to launch a new AI-powered web search service on Monday, directly challenging Google and Perplexity. This strategic move is announced just a day before Google's I/O event on May 14. OpenAI, backed by Microsoft and integrated with Bing in its GPT4 using RAG technology, aims to innovate in the search engine market. The initiative reflects a significant shift in the competitive dynamics of the industry, with OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, previously downplaying the excitement around surpassing Google's search capabilities.