OpenAI Rumored to Launch Google Search Rival Within 2 Days

As reported by Bloomberg, OpenAI is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking search tool poised to rival Google search and Perplexity, an AI-driven startup.

The upcoming product from the creators of ChatGPT is slated for debut as early as May 13, preceding Google’s I/O conference by a day. At the event, Google is expected to unveil various AI-related products and discuss Android 15, its forthcoming OS update for smartphones.

OpenAI aims to elevate ChatGPT by integrating a search engine capable of fetching real-time internet information and providing citations, addressing a key criticism regarding the model’s reliance on outdated data.

The design of OpenAI’s search tool closely resembles Perplexity’s offering. Valued at approximately $1 billion, Perplexity offers an AI-native search interface featuring citations, images, and text. Founded by former OpenAI engineer Aravind Srinivas, ex-Meta employee Denis Yarats, and former Quora staff member Johnny Ho.

Additionally, OpenAI is considering lifting ChatGPT’s NSFW filter, as indicated by a WIRED-cited OpenAI Model Spec document. Currently, ChatGPT prohibits users from generating NSFW material, but this restriction may soon be lifted, allowing “erotica, extreme gore, slurs, and unsolicited profanity” on the platform.