OpenAI Tipped to Be Working on a ChatGPT-Powered AI Search Engine
Reports have surfaced suggesting that OpenAI is in the process of developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based search engine leveraging ChatGPT technology. It is speculated that the AI company has already secured the necessary website domain and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate to validate the website's authenticity.
If these speculations hold true, OpenAI would emerge as a direct competitor to established players in the field such as Google Search, Microsoft Bing, and Perplexity AI, which boasts its own AI-powered search engine.
Insights from Y Combinator’s Hacker News
The initial information regarding OpenAI's potential venture into AI-powered search comes from a forum post on Y Combinator’s Hacker News. The post, titled "Search.chatgpt.com domain and generated SSL certificate," was shared by a user identified as Dolph and garnered 127 upvotes at the time of publication.
While no leaks or rumors were found in the user's post history, the individual did share a substantial number of news articles on the platform. This suggests a degree of credibility to the information, although its veracity remains uncertain.
Notably, several AI influencers have taken to social media to discuss the emergence of ChatGPT-based search engines. Tipster @nonmayorpete notably highlighted the possible development of such a search engine.
Attempts to access search.chatgpt.com have proven futile, as the website currently displays a "Not Found" message. The subdomain chatgpt.com is already attributed to OpenAI, further complicating efforts to verify the status of the subdomain.
Exploring AI-Powered Search Engines
While the concept of AI-driven search engines is not novel, with Perplexity AI being a prominent example launched in 2022, the integration of chatbot technology sets them apart. Users engaging with these platforms can scour the web for textual information or explore websites offering additional insights in response to their queries.
Perplexity AI notably relies on Microsoft Bing for web indexing, showcasing the collaborative nature of AI technologies in enhancing search functionalities. Should the speculations surrounding OpenAI's AI search engine materialize, a similar approach could be anticipated.
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