OpenAI is reportedly set to launch an AI-powered search engine, aiming to overshadow Google I/O 2024.
Google is scheduled to hold its yearly developer conference on Tuesday, May 14. This event typically features the company’s major announcements.
There is strong anticipation for new information about Google’s developments in AI and Search, and how these areas will increasingly integrate.
However, Google might now face competition from a major AI rival targeting its main product, Search. According to Reuters, OpenAI intends to introduce its own AI-driven search engine, which will compete with Google Search, on Monday, May 13.
OpenAI has not confirmed the launch date, but there have been recent indications that its release is near.
Bloomberg reported earlier this week that OpenAI’s search engine aims to compete with Google and Perplexity, another AI search tool.
The report described that this new service would allow users to pose questions to ChatGPT, which would then provide answers citing various online materials like news articles, blog entries, and Wikipedia. It seems that images might be included in responses when needed.
The Information has also reported on OpenAI’s plans before.
Many sources have noted that search.chatgpt.com recently began to show activity, suggesting OpenAI’s intentions.
Currently, the search feature is already accessible to ChatGPT users, but only to those who subscribe to the paid service.
Meanwhile, Google has been quickly enhancing its Gemini AI models and chatbot, as well as running trials of the Search Generative Experience (SGE) with “Labs” testers.
The company has also recently named a new “Head of Search,” hinted at more developments in SGE, and begun providing “AI Answers” to users who aren’t part of “Labs.” Additionally, there are reports that Google might start charging for SGE.
What we think?
I think OpenAI’s new AI search engine will make big news just before Google I/O. It sounds exciting because it can answer questions using lots of online info.
Google will also show new AI stuff at their event. Both companies are racing to be the best at AI search. This competition might lead to better features for us to use. I’m looking forward to seeing what each will offer!
