Lately, the buzz surrounding OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search Engine has been going around in the world of artificial intelligence. As enthusiasts eagerly await confirmation, let’s delve deeper into this OpenAI ChatGPT news and what they could mean for the future of AI-powered search technology.
Y Combinator's Hacker News
It all started with a post on Y Combinator’s Hacker News. A user dropped a bombshell, claiming that OpenAI had established a domain named “search.chatgpt.com” along with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates for the website.
The post gained 127 upvotes at the time, raising eyebrows across the AI community. Could OpenAI be up to challenge Google Search? And will ChatGPT replace search engines?
AI Influencers on X
Adding fuel to the fire, AI influencers like @nonmayorpete joined the discussion, with a hint at a potential launch date of May 9. Conversations on platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) amplified the anticipation, painting a picture of a search engine with ChatGPT that could revolutionise the way we search for information.
Search (dot) ChatGPT (dot) com
— Pete (@nonmayorpete) May 2, 2024
May 9th.
Search.chatgpt.com Search Result
In addition, the attempts to access search.chatgpt.com lead to a webpage displaying a plain “Not found” message on the top left corner, rather than the typical 404 error or domain error!
This raises the question of whether there’s more to this news, suggesting that OpenAI might actually have something up its sleeve.
Sam Altman Talking about Google vs. OpenAI
What makes all of this more interesting is what Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) suggested a month ago in a podcast with Lex Fridman, as he called Google boring and said that ChatGPT is going to be a better search tool in the future.
“…But the thing that’s exciting to me is not that we can go build a better copy of Google search, but that maybe there’s just some much better way to help people find and act on and synthesize information. Actually, I think ChatGPT is that for some use cases, and hopefully, we’ll make it be like that for a lot more use cases.”
Perplexity AI vs. OpenAI
The concept of an AI-powered search engine is not entirely new. Launched in 2022, Perplexity AI demonstrates the potential of chatbot-controlled search technology.
Perplexity AI offers users a unique approach to information discovery. If the rumours hold true, OpenAI’s venture could follow a similar direction.
Conclusion
As speculation grows about OpenAI’s ChatGPT search engine, the excitement is undeniable. Could this be the next big thing in online search? With whispers hinting at a potential launch of an OpenAI search engine around May 9th, it’s a topic worth keeping tabs on. This could truly revolutionise how we discover information online!
