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The Unseen Link: OpenAI and Google Search Data

OpenAI is reportedly using a third-party web scraping service to access and incorporate real-time Google Search data into ChatGPT. This process allows the chatbot to overcome its knowledge cutoff and provide more up-to-date responses on current events, sports scores, and other timely information. The article notes the legal complexities of this practice and the increasing integration of data sources among major tech players.

Google AI Goes Global: New Features and a Wider Reach

Google has expanded its AI Mode to over 180 countries and introduced new features to enhance its functionality. These include a powerful "agentic capability" that allows the AI to perform complex, multi-step tasks like booking a restaurant. The update also adds a new personalised response feature that uses a user's history for more relevant answers, as well as a "Share" button for easy communication. This move signifies Google's focus on making AI an active assistant rather than a passive information source.