Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly developing a custom search engine for its Meta AI chatbot.
The goal is to provide users with information about current events and reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft for retrieving information.
The development could also help Meta avoid fees associated with third-party APIs and align the search engine's feature set with the chatbot's requirements.
The implementation of the search engine is still unclear, with possibilities ranging from displaying webpage links to providing AI-generated responses.