Microsoft-backed OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT-powered internet search for all users, increasing competition with Google.

OpenAI has made its ChatGPT-powered search feature available to all users, moving beyond the previous limitation to paying subscribers.

The feature delivers real-time, summarised answers with links to relevant sources, providing a streamlined alternative to traditional search engines.

OpenAI’s chief product officer, Kevin Weil, confirmed the feature will be available globally on all platforms where ChatGPT is used.

The new interface is similar to Google search results and resembles Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine.

The integration of search into ChatGPT represents a strategic shift for OpenAI, expanding access to millions of users.

Publishers have criticised AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, fearing they will reduce traffic to original sources.

The rollout raises questions about OpenAI’s relationship with Microsoft, a major investor aiming to grow Bing’s search engine.

OpenAI continues to face scrutiny, especially following the death of former researcher Suchir Balaji and Elon Musk’s recent legal actions.

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