SearchGPT is a prototype of new AI search features

OpenAI began testing the SearchGPT prototype on July 25, 2024 with a small group of users and publishers. It answers with real-time web information, named inline citations, source links in a sidebar, and follow-up queries in shared context. The key detail is scope: this is a temporary prototype planned for future ChatGPT integration; the post does not disclose the model, rollout size, or commercial timeline.

Why it matters: Scored in the 85–94 band: OpenAI is testing a standalone AI-search prototype with live web answers and publisher participation, which is a same-day write for the industry. HKR-H/K/R all pass, but key rollout details, model identity, and commercialization timing are not disclosed.