# Meta Develops AI Search Engine to Reduce Dependence on Google and Microsoft! 🔍

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**Created:** [October 28, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/meta-develops-ai-search-engine-to-reduce-dependence-on-google-and-microsoft/294647 "2024-10-28T16:49:14Z")\
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**Summary:**

1. **New AI Initiative**  
Meta is working on developing its own AI search engine designed to provide conversational answers about current events, aiming to integrate this functionality with its Meta AI chatbot.

2. **Reducing Reliance**  
This move is intended to lessen Meta’s dependence on external search engines like Google and Microsoft Bing, which currently supply information on news, sports, and stocks for the Meta AI platform.

3. **Strategic Backup**  
The new search engine will serve as a backup solution for Meta, ensuring they are not reliant on external partners if those companies choose to withdraw their services.

4. **Competitive Landscape**  
As Meta competes with companies like OpenAI in the AI space, developing its own search capabilities is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in providing information and enhancing user experience.

5. **Future Implications**  
This initiative could reshape how users interact with information on Meta’s platforms, potentially leading to more personalized and contextually relevant search results.

**Read more at:** [The Information](https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-develops-ai-search-engine-to-lessen-reliance-on-google-microsoft) | [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-develops-own-ai-search-engine-cut-reliance-google-bing-information-reports-2024-10-28/)