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OpenAI Announces New Search Feature: Now Capable of Misunderstanding You Just Like Your Parents

In a groundbreaking move that has left the digital world somewhere between confused and utterly indifferent, OpenAI has announced that its generative search engine, boasting the thrilling ability to accept naturalistic voice queries, is now available globally. At last, your phone can mimic the experience of speaking to someone who only kind of understands you. Progress!

According to leading AI experts still trying to figure out which tech god they should pray to, this development is set to revolutionize the way we pretend to communicate with technology. “It’s like talking to your mom about TikTok,” explained tech analyst Tim Swipes. “You ask about fashion trends, and she starts telling you about that one time she found a sock on sale at Kohl’s.”

With this cutting-edge advancement, life becomes reminiscent of yelling into a void that promises to listen but inevitably gets distracted. Users around the world are reportedly rejoicing at the prospect of shouting at their devices, only to receive cheery responses that sound like they just came from a dad joke generator. One delighted user shared, “I asked it about the weather tomorrow, and it told me about weather patterns during the Paleozoic era. Isn’t technology neat?”

OpenAI’s ambitious jump forward has also been a significant blow to traditional search rivals like Google and Bing, who are now scrambling to create a competitive feature that harks back to preliterate times by interpreting vague grunts and primal screams. “We’re aiming for a system that answers the question before they ask it, which could completely eliminate all need for human interaction,” remarked Google engineer Ella Leapacre before shushing a chatbot.

However, concerns have surfaced about privacy and the potential for AI to become too lifelike. “I’m not sure I want my search engine to use more natural language,” commented future dystopia enthusiast Mark Shudder. “The other day, it reminded me of my unresolved emotional issues after I asked for a cake recipe. I mean, come on! I’m not ready for that.”

As the world plunges further into this brave new realm of artificial trust issues, one thing is certain: OpenAI’s chatty search function will continue to astound users with its deep comprehension capabilities. Because nothing reinforces the sophistication of modern technology quite like an enthusiastic virtual assistant sincerely advising you to “just Google it.”