The investigation into the measures to remedy the Google Search business practices, initiated this week by the U.S. Department of Justice, has sparked significant interest. Ever since Google faced a lawsuit and was ruled against back in August last year, the involvement of OpenAI representatives in the legal proceedings has added an intriguing dimension.
Head of ChatGPT division at OpenAI, Nick Turley, emphasized that the company’s aim is not solely to create chatbots like ChatGPT, but to develop highly capable and multifaceted assistants. To achieve this, the company needs cutting-edge search technology to ensure that AI has access to the most up-to-date information.
However, amidst the legal proceedings, Turley disclosed that OpenAI relies on a primary search system through a top-ranked partner company, speculated to be Microsoft. Despite this, the search tools are not as efficient compared to Google’s, as OpenAI has attempted to negotiate collaboration multiple times without success, leading to their decision to participate in the legal battle regarding the business practices.
One proposal from the U.S. Department of Justice is to have Google divest its business and separate Chrome into a standalone entity. In response, Turley mentioned that OpenAI is prepared to acquire Chrome if the court mandates the separation, with the company promising to enhance the user experience of AI through the browser.
TLDR: OpenAI’s involvement in the legal battle against Google’s business practices highlights the company’s focus on developing advanced AI assistants and the potential acquisition of Chrome to improve AI usability.
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