The Information reported today that Meta’s planned search tool would provide AI-generated summaries of current events within its Meta AI chatbot, which currently uses Google and Bing to answer user queries.
Meta’s web crawler, identified months ago, indicates the company has been building a proprietary information database for about eight months to power this new AI engine.
Meta’s latest moves go hand in hand with its efforts to enhance data control and services.
Recently, Meta announced a partnership with Reuters to use its news articles for chatbot responses, potentially bolstering the AI’s search capabilities with reliable sources.
This follows news of other tech players building their own AI-powered search alternatives; for instance, OpenAI is reportedly developing its own AI-powered search engine called SearchGPT, while Apple is enhancing its search functionality within the App Store.