OpenAI overtakes Google in race to build the future, but who wants it?

When OpenAI released its ChatGPT tool in November 2022, it was a shot across the bows of Google, with generative artificial intelligence promising a new way to access the world’s information beyond search engines. Since then, the rivalry between these firms has only grown, with both announcing new services this week. While there are signs that OpenAI is winning this race, is either company aiming for a future anyone actually wants?

On 13 May, at a live demonstration event, …