OpenAI has officially launched a new feature called ChatGPT Search, allowing users to access real-time web information directly within the ChatGPT interface. This innovative tool provides updates on a variety of topics, including news, weather, sports, and stock data, all delivered through a natural language chat format, as detailed in an official blog post by OpenAI.
Currently, the ChatGPT Search feature is exclusive to ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers, with plans to roll it out to Free, Enterprise, and Edu users in future phases.
ChatGPT Search is built on OpenAI's previous SearchGPT prototype and utilizes an improved version of GPT-4 to deliver timely and relevant data responses. According to OpenAI, the feature enhances the user experience by providing immediate access to current information.
To ensure content quality and source reliability, OpenAI has formed partnerships with several reputable news and data providers, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and Le Monde. Users will benefit from responses that include links to original articles and websites, easily accessible through a sidebar integrated within the chat interface.
This new rollout is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to integrate search capabilities across various ChatGPT features, with ambitious plans to expand functionality into sectors such as shopping and travel assistance in the near future.