[Market Trends] OpenAI launches free ChatGPT search engine tool | CBS News

π ChatGPT Gets a Search Bar: Surf the Web, Stay for the Chat
OpenAI has announced the rollout of a free ChatGPT search engine available to all OpenAI account holders. Initially offered to paying subscribers, this release is part of OpenAI’s "12 Days of OpenAI" leading up to the holidays. The new tool allows users to search for products and events directly through ChatGPT, which retrieves results from the web. OpenAI is exploring whether ChatGPT can be developed into a revolutionary type of search engine, similar to recent innovations by Google. This move could significantly boost user engagement and generate revenue. Additionally, OpenAI's collaborations with defense contractors reflect the broader demand for advanced AI technologies and data acquisition. While promising, concerns include the potential for misinformation, errors, and issues surrounding the use of personal and public data for AI training. These challenges highlight the need for careful oversight as the technology evolves.