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OpenAI has just launched a web search feature integrated directly into ChatGPT, marking a big step forward in the race to compete with brands like Google and Bing.
After a period of testing, OpenAI has officially launched the ChatGPT Search feature, integrated directly into ChatGPT. This new feature will allow ChatGPT to provide answers with links to relevant web resources, providing users with a more comprehensive search experience.
Specifically, users can now look up a variety of information, from sports results, news, stock price fluctuations to many other fields. All of this information is constantly updated thanks to OpenAI's cooperation with reputable news and data providers. In addition, users can still actively search in the traditional way by clicking on the web search icon.
ChatGPT Search is based on a refined version of GPT-4o, which OpenAI says promises a “more natural and intuitive” search experience. In the future, chats will display links to articles and posts, and will also include a “Sources” button that allows users to see a list of references used.
OpenAI said it will continue to improve ChatGPT Search, focusing specifically on shopping and travel, by leveraging the powerful information processing and analysis capabilities of the OpenAI o1 series. Android Authority said that OpenAI's move is seen as a direct declaration of war against Google, as Alphabet has long been concerned about ChatGPT's potential to usurp the search industry.
The new web search feature is now available across all ChatGPT platforms, including web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. However, it will initially be available only to ChatGPT Plus users, Team users, and those on the SearchGPT waitlist. Enterprise and Edu users will have to wait a few more weeks, while free users are expected to get access in the coming months.
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