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5 AI Search Tools to Try Prior to SearchGPT Launch
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As OpenAI prepares to launch SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine, the way we search the internet is set to undergo significant changes. While users await access to SearchGPT, several alternatives are already available, offering a glimpse into the future of web search.

How to get on the SearchGPT waitlist.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI-powered search engines aim to provide more conversational experiences, offering direct answers to questions rather than just links to relevant web pages.
  • This approach eliminates the need for endless tabs and makes it easier for users to ask follow-up questions.
  • Websites heavily focused on search engine optimization (SEO) will need to adapt to this new era of search.

AI alternatives to SearchGPT:

  • Perplexity: Combines elements of Google and ChatGPT to deliver answers with links to sources for deeper exploration.
  • Gemini: Google’s AI search tool, recently updated with new policy guidelines, leverages its search extension to provide the best results.
  • Copilot: Formerly called Bing Chat, Microsoft’s AI search assistant allows users to search the web through casual conversation and can answer multi-part questions.
  • ChatGPT: While not specifically designed for search, ChatGPT can use its browsing tool to fetch and verify recent information.
  • You.com: Launched in 2022, this lesser-known alternative offers better privacy and summarizes web content, combining elements of ChatGPT and traditional search engines.

Broader Implications:

The integration of AI into web search marks a significant shift in how we access and interact with information online. As these technologies continue to evolve, it will be crucial for websites and content creators to adapt their strategies to remain relevant in an AI-driven search landscape. However, the long-term impact of this shift on user behavior, privacy, and the overall quality of search results remains to be seen.

5 AI search alternatives to try while waiting for SearchGPT

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