OpenAI Creates 'search.chatgpt.com' Domain and SSL Certificate

It was recently announced that a new subdomain, search.chatgpt.com, was registered along with an SSL cert, sparking wide buzz online and debates about what this domain is hiding: A new powerful search system built on assessing and filtering data using AI, potentially making it a rival to Google Search and Bing? Or could it simply be a new search tool for a GPT assistant store? Or something entirely different

Famous AI influencer Pete @nonmayorpete has announced on X.com that OpenAI's new search system will launch on May 9, 2024, which is very, very soon.

It's also worth mentioning what OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman recently said about the prospects of implementing search at OpenAI. During a podcast hosted by Lex Fridman, Sam Altman noted,

"The intersection of LLMs (large language models) plus search, I don't think anyone has cracked the code on yet. I would love to go do that. I think that would be cool."

What Is "search.chatgpt.com"?

Right now, it’s not clear exactly what "search.chatgpt.com" will be. Is it going to start a new chapter in search services? Could it be a groundbreaking AI-based system that might compete with big names like Google Search and Bing? Whatever it turns out to be, there’s big interest in seeing what OpenAI has created.

Better Search Results?

The idea behind an AI-powered search engine is exciting because it could make finding information much simpler. Think about how the internet made getting information easier than having to go to a library. "search.chatgpt.com" could take this a step further by helping us skip over irrelevant or low-quality information.

One key feature people are hoping for in "search.chatgpt.com" is better sorting of where information comes from. It would be great if the search engine could tell if information is coming from an expert like a scholar or just someone’s personal blog. This kind of sorting is always tough right now because the internet is so big and always changing. AI may also better distinguish AI-written SEO articles and human-written texts.

More Than Just Convenient?

It turns out that making things easier for us might not be the only reason for this new search engine. OpenAI might also be testing how AI can look up information on its own. This would help AI get better at understanding and using the huge amount of info available online.

What AI-enthusiasts say

There's a big discussion happening on Reddit. Let's see what Reddit users are saying (and joking about):

User Kathane37 posted:

OpenAi starting an open war with the king Google ?

User DungeonsAndDradis:

It took Gandalf 17 years to find out that Bilbo's/Frodo's ring was the one ring. I bet ChatGPT could have told him in a few seconds.

User TILTNSTACK:

It’s a little perplexing

User ImpossibleEdge4961:

Yeah if AI could evaluate source quality that would probably be amazing. As in determining when a university level professor writes about something versus someone's personal blog and then de-ranking them.

Right now that can't be done at scale because there are too many possible sources and the internet is obviously continually changing.

Looking Forward

ChatLabs team will keep an eye on the news and wait for May 9. First, we'll see if the announced release date holds true. If it does, we'll soon discover who this new hero is.

As the possible launch date gets closer, everyone’s watching to see how "search.chatgpt.com" will change the way we search online and how AI learns. This might be not just about better search results, but setting up new ways for AI to grow. Stay tuned!