Recently, it has been reported that Meta is developing a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine, aiming to reduce reliance on Google and Microsoft. According to The Information, this search engine will provide AI-generated summaries of current events within Meta's AI chatbots.
Currently, Meta's chatbots on Instagram and Facebook still depend on Google and Microsoft's Bing to answer questions about recent news and events.
However, this situation may soon change, as Meta's web crawlers have been spotted roaming the internet for several months. Sources reveal that a dedicated team has been working for about eight months to build an information database for its chatbots. In addition to the search engine, Meta is also developing a location information database that could rival Google Maps. Last month, Bloomberg reported that Apple's app store search tool has shown potential as an "AI-driven alternative to Google Search."
Just last week, Meta entered into a multi-year partnership with Reuters, allowing its chatbots to use Reuters' news articles in their responses. This move signifies Meta's deeper engagement in information acquisition. It's worth noting that The Verge attempted to contact Meta for more information but has not yet received a response.
Meanwhile, other tech companies are also actively developing AI search tools. OpenAI has confirmed it is developing an AI search engine called SearchGPT. Additionally, Perplexity's AI search engine faces legal issues and lawsuits from News Corp and other publishers like The New York Times.
The competition among tech giants is heating up, with companies like Meta, Apple, and OpenAI continuously striving to launch innovative products to meet growing user demands.
Key Points:
🌐 Meta is developing an AI search engine to reduce dependency on Google.
🤖 The new search engine will provide AI-generated summaries of current events for Meta's chatbots.
📰 Meta has partnered with Reuters, enabling chatbots to use their news articles for responses.