OpenAI unveiled a temporary prototype of an artificial intelligence (AI) search engine called SearchGPT on Thursday. The announcement was made just a day after Microsoft launched its Bing generative search. SearchGPT is currently in limited release, with access granted to a small group of users and publishers. The company has also opened a waitlist for others interested in signing up for the platform. This new offering from the AI firm will compete with other players in the AI search sector such as Google’s AI Overviews and Perplexity AI.
OpenAI SearchGPT Features
OpenAI has recently announced its foray into the search engine industry through the introduction of SearchGPT. This new search tool is designed to leverage the capabilities of AI models along with web information to provide users with quick and relevant answers. The interface of SearchGPT will feature a text box and a search button, leading to a minimalist results page displaying images, tables, and other relevant graphics at the top. Information will be presented in paragraphs and bullet points, with sources displayed in small rectangular tiles at the bottom. OpenAI aims to streamline the process of finding information online with SearchGPT, which utilizes AI models and real-time web data to enable users to ask follow-up questions and receive refined responses. While the specifics of the AI model used remain undisclosed, OpenAI has emphasized its collaboration with publishers to address concerns about the impact of AI-powered search engines on web traffic. Additionally, the company is working on providing publishers with tools to manage their presence on SearchGPT.
It is important to note that SearchGPT focuses on search and is distinct from the training of OpenAI’s generative AI foundation models. Websites may appear in search results even if they choose not to participate in generative AI training, according to OpenAI.
