ChatGPT has just unveiled its new search feature, which functions as a search engine that helps users find answers to their questions along with links to relevant online resources. This news search system is powered by a refined version of GPT-4o, which allows it to follow conversations and provide responses that are aware of the context of the inquiry.
Similarities with Bing
As reported by WindowsLatest, the results from ChatGPT search are very much like those found on Bing. For instance, when users search for Windows 11 wallpapers, ChatGPT search shows images that are linked to Microsoft Bing resources.
Patterns in Search Results
The report also highlighted a pattern in how ChatGPT search operates in relation to Bing. Both ChatGPT search and Bing yield similar web sources, although their rankings of these websites differ.
Microsoft, a multi-billion dollar investor in OpenAI, likely has a role in the reliance of ChatGPT search on the Bing search engine.
Third-Party Contributions
OpenAI has verified that its search model utilizes third-party search providers to formulate responses. Nonetheless, the company has not disclosed how much of an impact these third-party providers have on the search results.
