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Microsoft-Backed OpenAI to Launch AI Search Engine on May 13, Challenging Google

May 10, 2024, 06:10 AM

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is set to announce a new AI-powered search product on Monday, May 13, which will directly compete with Google's search engine. This new feature, integrated into ChatGPT, will enable web searches and provide results with citations, possibly including images to enhance responses. The announcement, strategically scheduled a day before Google's I/O event, aims to challenge Google's dominance in the search engine market. OpenAI has also been reported to be actively recruiting Google employees to strengthen its team for this project, according to Bloomberg and Reuters sources.