OpenAI is likely to launch its own search engine soon, as indicated by two recent signals. The domain search.chatgpt.com has been appearing in server log files, suggesting the development of a search functionality. This information was shared by Ashutosh Shrivastava, who obtained it from the SSL certificate logs of OpenAI.
Additionally, there are rumors that OpenAI will launch a search engine on May 9th. The source of these rumors is Jimmy Apples, who also stated that OpenAI is planning to host an event on this specific date. Apples hinted at a significant event in June, where OpenAI might release its next model.
While it's unclear what form OpenAI's search engine will take, it is part of a broader trend of alternatives to Google Search emerging, including offerings from Bing and Perplexity AI.
