OpenAI might unveil its Google Search competitor a day before Google's annual I/O event
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), one name that stands out is OpenAI. The company gained widespread attention with the launch of ChatGPT, a chatbot that amazed users with its human-like answers and capabilities. Since its introduction in 2022, ChatGPT has become a global sensation, with people testing its abilities by asking it to compose poetry, provide life advice, and even create fictional stories.
However, as other companies introduced their AI chatbots, OpenAI faced increased competition from the likes of Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and X's GrokAI. In response to this competition, OpenAI is rumored to be venturing into a new domain dominated by Google - the online search space.
Reports have been circulating for some time about OpenAI's plans to develop a Google Search competitor. According to a recent article from Reuters, OpenAI is expected to announce its AI-powered Search product on May 13, just a day before Google's annual I/O event. While the unveiling date is subject to change, sources familiar with the matter have hinted at this announcement.
A previous report by Bloomberg suggested that this new search capability would enhance ChatGPT's functionality significantly. Users will be able to ask questions and receive answers that not only reference relevant internet content but also cite sources such as Wikipedia and various blogs. Visual aids like diagrams are also expected to be integrated to enhance the user experience.
Since the launch of ChatGPT, it has been seen as a potential competitor to Google Search, offering a more direct and user-friendly way to obtain information. However, due to occasional inaccuracies in ChatGPT's responses, users often had to verify the information independently. A disclaimer below the prompt box in ChatGPT warns users about the possibility of errors and advises them to verify critical information.
If OpenAI does introduce a search product in the near future, it will be fascinating to see how it fares against Google in the Search market. Google, led by Sundar Pichai, is a dominant force in online search, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella even acknowledging Google's supremacy in the search space.
