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Search Takeover

OpenAI launched SearchGPT last week, a new AI-powered search engine prototype that's already making waves.

Currently limited to 10,000 test users, it is challenging Google (once again) and AI search startups like Perplexity.

And it currently resembles Perplexity in many ways.

And people are obviously comparing the results.

People like Neil Patel are even saying that it doesn't seem revolutionary, and it doesn't give a good reason for people to switch from Google to SearchGPT.

But the point is that it’s still a prototype and is in very early stages.

The big picture: This isn't just about faster information retrieval; it's about who will control access to knowledge in the AI era. OpenAI is positioning itself as a formidable player in this evolving space.

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