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OpenAI Launches SearchGPT Prototype to Challenge Google, 10,000 Test Users Invited

Jul 25, 2024, 07:43 PM

OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine prototype aimed at challenging Google's dominance in the search market. The temporary prototype is initially being released to a small group of 10,000 test users for feedback. SearchGPT is designed to provide fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources, and OpenAI plans to integrate these features into ChatGPT in the future, which could take 5-7 months. The launch has led to a waitlist for interested users. OpenAI has partnered with publishers, including The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, to manage how their content appears in the search results. The announcement has already impacted Google's stock, which saw a decline following the news. SearchGPT is expected to offer real-time answers from the web, differing from traditional search engines that primarily provide links. This move positions SearchGPT as a direct rival to Google and other AI search tools like Perplexity.