Thanks to OpenAI, ChatGPT is now a live, AI-powered web search engine. Paid subscribers and SearchGPT waitlist users are introduced first. Free, enterprise, and education users will soon have broader access. Lets roll on to some of the features offered by newly launched Web search engine introduced by OpenAI.
Web Search Is Integrated Directly Into Chat GPT
Rather than releasing a standalone product, OpenAI has integrated online search into ChatGPT’s existing user experience. Users can manually initiate searches, and functionality can intelligently determine when to pull live web results based on a query. With this improvement, ChatGPT is able to bridge a significant competitive gap with competitors that already offer real-time Internet access, such as Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot.
Interactive Features With Real-Time Search Demo
Adam Fry, ChatGPT’s search lead, demonstrated the feature in a pre-launch demo. When asked for Apple stock information, ChatGPT provided an interactive stock graph, earnings information, and news items with clickable links that led to the original source. When Fry searched for Italian restaurants in San Francisco, he was given an interactive map with recommended spots and the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, such as where to find “more casual and neighborhood-y” options.
It Is Available On All Platforms
The new search feature is rolling out on all ChatGPT platforms including Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS. Built using a combination of search technologies, such as Bing, the functionality runs on an improved version of GPT-4. Since July, 10,000 users have evaluated SearchGPT, which was first released as a prototype. With talent from firms like Google, OpenAI’s dedicated search team is growing.
Static Knowledge Cutoffs: A Step Up
Previously, the understanding of ChatGPT was limited by the model cut-off dates, which ranged from 2021 to 2023. While real-time access to new information is made possible through direct search, OpenAI still plans to routinely refresh the training data to guarantee accuracy
AI-Powered Search Becomes More Competitive
With this release, OpenAI advances AI-powered search alongside other digital behemoths like Google and Meta. Google announced its Q3 search revenue of $49.4 billion with the launch of OpenAI. Fry noted, however, that the release of OpenAI was planned separately.
Answers Only, No Ads — But How Will Openai Pay For Free Access?
Absence of ads is one advantage ChatGPT has over Google Search. Although Google makes a lot of money from search advertising, Fry revealed that ChatGPT currently has “no plans” for advertising. OpenAI representative Nico Felix noted that there will be restrictions on the use of search models for free users.
Managing Media Partnerships And Content Ownership
Lawsuits involving copyright claims against businesses like Perplexity highlight the ongoing controversy surrounding AI-powered search. Additionally, OpenAI has come under fire, most notably from The New York Times. OpenAI has partnered with Hearst and News Corp. to address these concerns. Like having established media agreements with leading publishers.
Fry highlighted OpenAI’s dedication to ethically exploiting partner content and respecting paywalls to allow publishers to choose not to use its web crawler.
Improving The Accuracy Of Search Results
Fry believes that by giving users access to the most up-to-date information, live search will reduce errors, often referred to as “fraud”. Fry assured OpenAI’s dedication to openness despite the possibility of occasional errors.
Prioritize Accuracy In Emergency Situations
Days before the US presidential election, when accuracy is critical, ChatGPT Live Search makes its premiere. According to Fry, OpenAI is closely monitoring election-related searches and the tool aims to disseminate reliable election information.
Final Wording
OpenAI has turned its AI chatbot into an internet search engine as a Halloween treat for ChatGPT users (and a crowd pleaser for Google and Bing). According to a blog post by the firm, ChatGPT is now more adept at searching the web than ever before and can respond to your queries quickly and efficiently, including links to relevant resources.
The ChatGPT interface has a built-in search function. Below the text box, OpenAI included a web search icon. Although ChatGPT will use the prompt to determine whether to search, you have the option to explicitly choose to use the new symbol.
In addition to desktop and mobile apps, ChatGPT.com will also include search. Starting October 31, the feature is available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, Team users, and SearchGPT queue users. In the coming weeks, access will be given to Enterprise and Edu users, and in the coming months, OpenAI ChatGPT will also give access to free users.
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