OpenAI, Backed by Microsoft, to Launch AI Search Product Next Monday

May 9, 2024, 10:46 PM

OpenAI, under the leadership of CEO Sam Altman and with backing from key investor Microsoft, is set to challenge Google with a new AI-powered search product announced for release next Monday, according to Reuters. This move comes as part of OpenAI's broader efforts to innovate in the AI space, despite Altman's previous remarks that building a better search engine than Google is 'boring'. Altman has also expressed concerns about the underestimation of AI's economic impact, particularly referencing the limited economic influence of GPT-4 and the potential massive issues AI could pose to jobs and the economy. This perspective aligns with other tech leaders like Meta Platforms' Mark Zuckerberg, who have similarly warned about AI's threats to the job market. Bing is currently integrated in GPT4, enhancing its functionality.