Google is reportedly adding an “AI Mode” to its search engine, allowing users to interact with search results via a chatbot interface. This move is seen as a response to the growing popularity of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. The new feature will enable users to ask follow-up questions and interact with search results more naturally, marking a significant evolution in the search experience.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a web browser to rival Google Chrome, leveraging its AI chatbot technology and potentially partnering with Samsung. This move could dramatically reshape the search engine and browser markets, especially with Google facing antitrust scrutiny.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is finally launching its highly anticipated search feature, powered by the GPT-4 model. The feature, described as ‘really good’ by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is currently rolling out to ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers. Learn about its availability, features, and plans for the future.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai remained tight-lipped about Google’s backup plan should its search partnership with Apple end, but warned of the potential consequences of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust remedies. He also expressed concerns about the far-reaching proposals’ impact on the tech sector and American leadership. Despite the legal challenges, Alphabet reported strong third-quarter earnings, with revenue exceeding expectations.
Meta Platforms Inc (META) is set to report its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, and a new report about the company developing its own search engine is creating buzz. Analysts believe this could significantly impact Meta’s AI growth and potentially challenge Google’s dominance in the search market. Key items to watch in the earnings report include ad performance, AI progress, and cost management.
Perplexity has released a new native Mac app offering enhanced AI search features, including Pro Search, text and voice prompting, and cited sources. However, users will need to subscribe to the $20/month Pro plan to actually use the app, while the free version offers limited functionality. This launch comes amidst accusations of unethical behavior, data scraping, and copyright infringement against Perplexity.
Perplexity AI, backed by Jeff Bezos, is challenging Google and Meta’s dominance in search and advertising with its new ‘internal knowledge’ search feature, which allows users to combine web and internal company data for research. CEO Aravind Srinivas sees a shift in consumer behavior towards more complex queries, making Perplexity’s platform more appealing to advertisers seeking deeper engagement.
Prabhakar Raghavan, the senior executive overseeing Google’s search and advertising operations, is stepping down after four years. He will be replaced by Nick Fox, a seasoned Google executive. The move comes at a time when Google faces mounting pressure from AI advancements, legal scrutiny, and potential disruption to its search dominance.
Google has unveiled a significant update to its search engine, leveraging AI to enhance Google Lens capabilities, enrich search results pages, and introduce AI Overviews with paid ads. This new wave of features promises a more intuitive and informative search experience, while also introducing a new monetization strategy for Google.
Google has partnered with the Internet Archive to bring back access to past versions of websites through embedded Wayback Machine links in search results. This replaces the previously retired cached links and makes it easier for users to view older content.
