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OpenAI Launches SearchGPT Prototype Backed by Microsoft to Challenge Google and Perplexity

Jul 25, 2024, 06:11 PM

OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine designed to compete directly with Google and Perplexity. The prototype, currently available to a limited group of 10,000 test users, aims to provide fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources. SearchGPT will be integrated into ChatGPT, offering real-time access to information across the internet. This move, reported by the Financial Times, marks OpenAI's significant entry into the search market, challenging Google's long-standing dominance. SearchGPT is backed by Microsoft.