Meta Develops Own AI Search Engine to Cut Reliance on Google, Bing, the Information Reports

The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP)
The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP)
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Meta Develops Own AI Search Engine to Cut Reliance on Google, Bing, the Information Reports

The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP)
The Meta logo is seen at the Vivatech show in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP)

Meta Platforms is working on an artificial intelligence-based search engine as it looks to reduce dependence on Alphabet's Google and Microsoft's Bing, the Information reported on Monday.
The AI search engine segment is heating up with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Google and Microsoft all vying for dominance in the rapidly evolving market, according to Reuters.
Meta's web crawler will provide conversational answers to users about current events on Meta AI, the company's chatbot on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, according to the report, which cited a person involved with the strategy.
The Facebook-owner currently relies on Google and Bing search engines to give users answers on news, stocks and sports.
Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Google is aggressively integrating its latest and most powerful AI model, Gemini, into core products like Search, aiming to deliver more conversational and intuitive search experiences.
OpenAI relies on its largest investor, Microsoft, for web access to answer topical queries, using its Bing search engine.
Scraping web data to train AI models and search engines, however, has raised concerns about copyright infringement and fair compensation for content creators.



Manga Productions Signs Publishing Agreement for 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' with Japan's Koei Tecmo

"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
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Manga Productions Signs Publishing Agreement for 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' with Japan's Koei Tecmo

"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese company Koei Tecmo for the release of the new game "Dynasty Warriors: Origins" in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Manga Productions will collaborate with Koei Tecmo to localize the game for Arabic-speaking audiences in the MENA region and provide opportunities for Saudi talents to participate in the process, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The company will also handle the game's publishing and marketing efforts.

This latest installment in Koei Tecmo's renowned "Dynasty Warriors" series offers players the chance to engage in legendary battles and devise thrilling combat strategies. The game immerses players in the mythical world of the Three Kingdoms of ancient China, which is filled with heroic characters and intense wars, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers to the series.