OpenAI has as launched its much-anticipated AI search engine called SearchGPT. This new offering aims to challenge Google’s dominance in the search market by providing a more intuitive and direct way to access information online.
How SearchGPT Works
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SearchGPT is a departure from traditional search engines. Instead of presenting a list of links, it has a large search box where users can enter their queries in natural language.
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It then provides a comprehensive, step-by-step answer, often accompanied by relevant images.
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The engine uses advanced AI technologies, which include Natural Language Processing as well as OpenAI’s proprietary GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language models, allowing SearchGPT to understand the context and intent behind user queries, delivering more precise and relevant responses.
Key Features:
- Direct answers: Users receive detailed responses rather than a list of search results.
- Visual aids: Answers are supplemented with related images and video clips.
- Source attribution: Each piece of information is accompanied by links to its original source.
- Conversational interface: Users can ask follow-up questions and engage in a dialogue about the topic.
- Sidebar results: Additional related information and source links are provided in a sidebar.
FAQ
Q: How is SearchGPT different from traditional search engines?
A: SearchGPT provides direct, detailed answers to queries instead of a list of links. It uses AI to understand context and intent, offering a more conversational search experience. Moreover, just like when using ChatGPT, users will be able to follow-up with questions, resulting in a more conversational experience.
Q: Can I use SearchGPT right now?
A: SearchGPT is currently in a prototype phase with limited access. You can join a waitlist to be notified when it becomes available.
Q: Will SearchGPT replace ChatGPT?
A: No, OpenAI plans to integrate SearchGPT into ChatGPT, enhancing its capabilities rather than replacing it.
Q: How does SearchGPT ensure the accuracy of its information?
A: SearchGPT provides links to original sources for the information it presents, allowing users to verify the data.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.