AI research and deployment firm OpenAI grabbed eyeballs in the media after reports claimed it was preparing a Google search competitor. Soon after reports of an anticipated release date, its possible functioning and more, OpenAI boss Sam Altman refuted these claims and noted that the company will introduce "some new stuff" instead. Altman also shot down claims of a possible release of GPT-5.
OpenAI has scheduled a 'Spring Updates' space on its website that will go live on openai.com at 10 AM PT, Monday. The company said it will "demo some ChatGPT and GPT-4 updates" on May 13. This date falls one day ahead of the Google I/O 2024. As per the CEO, people should gear up to witness some magical stuff.
"Not GPT-5, not a search engine, but we've been hard at work on some new stuff we think people will love! Feels like magic to me," Altman said on X (formerly called Twitter). This comes after reports from Bloomberg, and The Information that the company is readying an AI search that could take on Google. Citing sources, The Verge added that the company is trying to poach Google staff to launch the product.
Meanwhile, Reuters recently reported the company plans to introduce an AI-powered search product that could debut on Monday. However, as the fresh statement from Altman stands, this claim will likely not materialise. In the past, reports claimed the company could introduce an AI offering to take on Google's search and Perplexity.
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For context, the company already offers a ChatGPT AI chat model to users that can deliver conversational responses to queries. However, these may not be as accurate as real-time information from the web. The company already offers integration with Microsoft Bing for paid subscribers. In view of the latest AI advancements, Google has also integrated AI features into its search engine powered by Gemini.