OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT: A Cutting-Edge AI Search Prototype

San Francisco, CA — OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, a revolutionary prototype that aims to transform how users search for information on the web. Combining advanced AI capabilities with real-time web data, SearchGPT is set to provide faster, more relevant answers with clear source attribution.

Innovative Search Experience

SearchGPT is designed to address the challenges of traditional web searches, where finding accurate information often requires sifting through numerous sources. The new prototype leverages OpenAI’s AI models to deliver direct and timely responses, complete with links to relevant sources. Users can engage in follow-up questions, allowing for a dynamic and conversational search experience.

Enhanced Publisher Partnerships

In a bid to support a diverse ecosystem of publishers and creators, SearchGPT prominently features content from reputable sources. The prototype highlights high-quality content with clear, in-line attribution, ensuring that users know where their information is coming from and can easily access additional results through a sidebar with source links.

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, commented, “AI search is going to become one of the key ways that people navigate the internet. It is crucial that the technology respects and protects journalism and publishers. We look forward to partnering with OpenAI to create a new way for readers to discover The Atlantic.”

Focus on User Control and Transparency

SearchGPT also introduces new privacy controls under “Personalization in Play.” This feature allows users to manage how their search experience is personalized, offering greater transparency and control over the data used for personalization.

Future Developments

Currently available to a select group of users and publishers, SearchGPT is a temporary prototype with plans for future integration into ChatGPT. OpenAI is actively seeking feedback to refine the prototype and enhance its features.

Robert Thomson, Chief Executive of News Corp, stated, “For AI-powered search to be effective, it must be built on the highest-quality, most reliable information from trusted sources. The relationship between technology and content must be symbiotic, and provenance must be protected.”

Get Involved

Those interested in experiencing SearchGPT can sign up for the waitlist to join the upcoming testing phase. OpenAI continues to innovate and improve the search experience, with future plans to enhance local information and commerce integration.

For more information and to join the waitlist, visit SearchGPT Waitlist.

About OpenAI

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