In a groundbreaking announcement, OpenAI unveiled SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that combines AI models with real-time information from the web.
OpenAI Announces SearchGPT, an AI-Powered Search Engine
As highlighted on the company’s website, SearchGPT opens with a text field where users can enter their search query. But unlike traditional search engines of the past that simply listed results, SearchGPT will use the power of AI to understand the results and provide clear answers with context and links to relevant resources.
By leveraging ChatGPT's conversational interface, users will be able to ask follow-up questions and build on shared context. There will also apparently be a 'visual answers' feature, which will provide images and videos related to the results.
OpenAI is working with publishers and creators to highlight and deliver high-quality content using SearchGPT. It is also launching a way for publishers to control how their content appears in SearchGPT. The company notes:
