Recently, Tencent launched an AI search function on its social platform WeChat, which became unusable due to server overload less than a day into its grayscale testing. According to Tencent, the feature utilizes the Hunyuan large model for searches and integrates the DeepSeek-R1 model to provide deeper thinking services. However, despite the very small user count participating in the testing, the call volume was extraordinarily high, resulting in frequent prompts stating 'Service is busy, please try again later.' In this situation, Tencent had to quickly take action.

On February 8, Tiangong AI, a subsidiary of Kunlun Wei, officially released a major update for the PC version, introducing the "DeepSeek R1+ Online Search" functionality. This new feature not only addresses users' long-standing issues with the inability to use DeepSeek's online capabilities but also optimizes the crash situations experienced during the use of the R1 version, providing users with a more stable and efficient intelligent experience. Since its launch in late January 2025, the DeepSeek R1 model has caused a stir in the global AI field.

Recently, an investigation by the UK Guardian revealed potential security vulnerabilities in OpenAI's ChatGPT search tool. The inquiry found that ChatGPT could be manipulated when processing web summaries containing hidden content, potentially returning malicious code. This hidden content may include third-party instructions designed to disrupt ChatGPT's responses or large amounts of concealed text promoting a specific product or service. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, tested by the image licensing service provider Midjourney.

OpenAI has launched a new feature called ChatGPT search, which allows users to quickly obtain the latest web search results through a conversational interface and provides relevant webpage links. This improvement enables users to receive timely answers directly within ChatGPT without switching to traditional search engines. ChatGPT search combines the advantages of a natural language interface with the value of real-time information, such as sports scores, news, stock quotes, and more.

OpenAI has recently implemented a significant update to ChatGPT, transforming not only the user interface but also introducing a revolutionary search functionality. This update marks a shift for ChatGPT from a simple conversational assistant to a comprehensive information platform. The interface update is primarily reflected in two aspects: first, the new Canvas feature automatically opens a new interface on the right side, making it easier for users to handle long documents; second, the prompt box has been relocated to the center of the screen, aligning the overall layout more closely with search engines like Google and Perplexity AI.

Shanghai Mita Network Technology Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a new image search feature on its Mita AI Search platform. The new feature allows users to view related images categorized, making the search process more organized and saving users' time and effort. Additionally, the feature provides users with recommendations for scenic spots and routes, helping them better plan their travels.

Kimi Smart Assistant, a subsidiary of Beijing Yue's Dark Side Technology Co., Ltd., recently announced that its Kimi API now supports online search functionality. This marks a significant enhancement in the interactive experience, allowing users to retrieve information from the Internet via the API. This update to the Kimi API enables developers to leverage this feature, allowing applications to 'surf the web' by automatically performing online searches and providing answers when encountering questions during conversations.

Recently, Kimi Open Platform launched the moonshot-v1-auto Model API, which automatically selects the optimal model to save costs. Additionally, it has updated features such as account password login, phone number replacement, and balance warning functions to enhance user experience. In the future, a connected search function will be introduced to strengthen API capabilities and provide developers with more innovative opportunities.

Microsoft and Walmart have teamed up to implement generative AI technology in a new e-commerce search feature. Walmart leverages Microsoft's Azure OpenAI large language model alongside its e-commerce data, similar to ChatGPT's search capabilities. The generative AI search simplifies the product selection process for users on e-commerce platforms, enhancing the shopping experience. The feature has already been launched in Walmart's iOS mobile application and is expected to create an industry value ranging from $40 billion to $660 billion. Walmart focuses on improving shopping efficiency and has previously introduced a one-click fitting feature on social e-commerce platforms.

🚀 Real-time search feature officially enters ChatGPT, breaking the data cutoff limit. 📷 DALL-E3 integration allows users to receive images through text queries. 🎨 ChatGPT's multimedia generation search engine is now live, offering more diverse interaction methods.

South Korea's largest search engine Naver has launched a generative AI service named HyperCLOVAX. HyperCLOVAX offers generative AI-driven search functionality. Naver plans to begin public testing of HyperCLOVAX on August 24.

Google's AI search function has serious issues with geographic knowledge. The AI search cannot correctly answer questions about countries that start with certain letters. Google acknowledges that the AI search is still in the experimental stage and stated that it will continue to improve and optimize.