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The AI garage door mystery

2024/11/1
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The integration of web search features in ChatGPT by OpenAI and Meta's reported development of an AI-powered search engine highlight the evolving landscape of search technology. Both companies approach the problem from different directions, with OpenAI embedding search within chat and Meta potentially reducing reliance on Google. The discussion also touches on the monetization challenges and the potential impact on web content creators.
  • OpenAI's ChatGPT now includes real-time web search capabilities.
  • Meta is reportedly working on its own AI-powered search engine.
  • The integration of AI in search raises questions about monetization and content distribution.

Shownotes Transcript

Nilay and David discuss a big week in AI news, including the new web search features in ChatGPT and the reporting that Meta is working on something very similar. They also briefly talk about this quarter's tech earnings, and what they say about the ways AI is really being used. Then, Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern joins the show to talk about Apple Intelligence, Apple's week of Mac launches, and why Siri still can't open her garage. Finally, in the lightning round, the hosts talk about Netflix's gentle push into social features, Tony Fadell's AI thoughts, and our endorsement of Kamala Harris.

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