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Show HN: GPT-4-powered web searches for developers (phind.com)

1401 points by rushingcreek · 1236 days ago · 414 comments on HN

Article summary

The article presents a GPT-4-powered web search tool for developers, which uses a combination of web results and AI models to provide answers. The tool has different modes, including 'Creative' and 'Expert', which allow for varying levels of emphasis on web results and model-generated answers. The tool's developers are working on building their own models with stricter privacy guarantees. The tool's monetization strategy includes a 'Pro' tier with additional features.

Main themes

  • GPT-4-powered web search
  • AI model accuracy
  • Monetization strategy
  • Privacy and security
  • Customization and filtering
  • Search engine replacement
  • Developer tools
  • AI hallucination and accuracy

What commenters say

  • The tool's ability to filter out low-quality content and provide relevant answers is a major advantage.
  • The use of GPT-4 and other AI models raises concerns about hallucination and accuracy of results.
  • The tool's pricing model may be expensive for heavy users, with costs potentially adding up quickly.
  • The developers' plan to build their own models with stricter privacy guarantees is a step in the right direction.
  • Some users are concerned about the potential for the tool to be used to paste in proprietary code, potentially violating privacy and security policies.
  • The tool's performance is not perfect, with some users reporting instances of hallucination and inaccuracy.
  • The ability to customize filters and block low-quality domains is a desirable feature for some users.
  • The tool's potential to replace traditional search engines like Google is a topic of debate among users.