Meta develops its own search engine for AI chatbot - Techzine Global
Meta has announced the development of a search engine for its AI chatbot, Meta AI. This innovative search functionality will enable users to access information about recent events directly through the chatbot. The new search engine is intended to replace Meta's current reliance on Google and Microsoft search capabilities, offering a proprietary solution tailored specifically for Meta AI.
According to The Information, Meta began working on this search engine project approximately eight months ago. While specific details about the search engine's functionality are still undisclosed, it is speculated to provide traditional web link results based on user queries, as well as AI-generated responses to search inquiries.
Benefits of Meta's Search Engine
By developing its own search technology, Meta aims to gain strategic advantages in several areas. Firstly, it reduces dependency on external vendors, ensuring reliable access to essential search capabilities. Secondly, it eliminates the need to pay costly API licensing fees to Google and Microsoft. Additionally, having full control over the search engine enables Meta to customize features according to the unique requirements of Meta AI.
Meta's new search engine is expected to enhance competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT. OpenAI recently introduced its own in-house search engine, SearchGPT, which offers AI-generated responses to user queries. This search solution ranges from concise answers to detailed explanations and is set to be integrated with ChatGPT in the future.
For more information, you can also read about OpenAI's launch of SearchGPT.
