Intro
This Monday, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is set to reveal new features for ChatGPT, specifically the integration of real-time data from publications in English, French, and Spanish, complete with links to the original sources. This development follows numerous partnerships with global publishers aimed at leveraging timely and authoritative news content to enhance ChatGPT's utility.
Sam Altman clarified the upcoming announcement, emphasizing that OpenAI is not venturing into search engines or launching GPT-5. He tweeted, "not gpt-5, not a search engine, but we’ve been hard at work on some new stuff we think people will love! feels like magic to me."
OpenAI Search Is Not Happening
Despite rumors, Altman previously dismissed the idea of competing directly with Google, advocating instead for a technological shift to disrupt the search paradigm. He commented, "And it does kind of suck to ship a product that you’re embarrassed about, but it’s much better than the alternative. And in this case in particular, where I think we really owe it to society to deploy iteratively."
Speculation about OpenAI's new developments includes an AI assistant potentially rivaling Siri. This aligns with reports of an imminent partnership between Apple and OpenAI aimed at enhancing voice-activated technologies.
Recent Deals
The expected enhancements to ChatGPT are a direct result of OpenAI's recent media deals, such as those with Dotdash Meredith and Prisa Media. These partnerships are not merely for training data but are structured to actively display news content within ChatGPT. For instance, the agreement with Dotdash Meredith states, "As part of the agreement, OpenAI will display content and links attributed to DDM in relevant ChatGPT responses... This deal is a testament to the great work OpenAI is doing on both fronts to partner with creators and publishers and ensure a healthy Internet for the future." \
OpenAI's commitment to integrating real-time news extends to its collaborations with Le Monde and Prisa Media, with the expressed purpose of bringing this content directly to ChatGPT users. The announcement detailed, "We are continually making improvements to ChatGPT and are supporting the essential role of the news industry in delivering real-time, authoritative information to users... Our partnerships will enable ChatGPT users to engage with Le Monde and Prisa Media’s high-quality content on recent events in ChatGpt, and their content will also contribute to the training of our models."
Conclusion
These enhancements promise to transform how users interact with news through ChatGPT, offering interactive and insightful ways to connect with the world. As OpenAI continues to innovate, the upcoming announcement on Monday is likely to offer a significant step forward in making AI interactions more relevant and informative.
