March 2026
Web Chat — Grounded Answers Powered by Octen Web Search
Date: March 20, 2026 Introducing Web Chat, a new product that combines real-time web search with large language models to deliver grounded, reliable answers. Highlights| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Grounded Answers | LLM-generated responses backed by web search results |
| Source Citations | Original reference links are included in every response |
| Model Flexibility | Choose from a variety of the latest large language models |
- Start using Web Chat
- Available to all registered users
Octen Public Beta — Open to All Users
Date: March 15, 2026 Octen is now open to everyone! We’ve moved from invite-only to a full public beta. What’s New| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Open Registration | Anyone can sign up directly on our website and start using the APIs immediately |
| Welcome Credit | Every new user receives a ¥5 free balance upon registration |
- Head to octen.ai to create your account
February 2026
Octen Beta Now Open
Date: February 10, 2026 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Octen Beta! Starting today, selected developers can access our powerful AI infrastructure APIs. What’s Included| API | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search | Real-time web search optimized for LLMs and agents | Beta |
| Embedding | High-performance text embedding API for semantic search and RAG | Beta |
- Email support@octen.ai to apply
- We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis