ChatGPT’s AI Search Engine Goes Live for All Users
As part of its 12-day "ship-mas" livestream, OpenAI announced that the AI search engine from ChatGPT is now available to all users. This new feature was initially rolled out to paid subscribers in October and has been upgraded with additional features, including an optimized version on mobile devices.
What Does This Mean for Users?
The availability of ChatGPT’s search engine to all users marks a significant milestone for the AI-powered chatbot. With this update, users without a paid subscription will be able to access the search feature, although they must have an account and be logged in to use it.
Upgrades to Mobile Search
One of the notable improvements to the search engine is on mobile devices. When searching for specific locations, such as restaurants or local attractions, ChatGPT will display a list of results with accompanying images, ratings, and hours. By clicking on a location, users can access more detailed information about the spot, including a map with directions from within the app.
This upgrade aims to make the search experience on mobile devices more similar to traditional search engines. Users can expect a seamless transition between searching for locations and accessing additional information.
Advanced Voice Mode
For paid subscribers, ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode offers an enhanced search experience. When using this feature, users can automatically receive up-to-date information from the web without having to manually search or browse through results. This is particularly useful when searching for specific types of sites, such as hotel booking websites.
Improved Search Results
ChatGPT’s AI search engine has also been optimized to provide faster results when searching for certain kinds of websites. Instead of generating a response right away, the chatbot will surface links to relevant websites before providing more information about each option.
This upgrade aims to streamline the search process and provide users with more accurate results in less time.
Availability and Requirements
To access ChatGPT’s AI search engine, users must have an account and be logged in. While the feature is now available to all users, including those without a paid subscription, some features may still require a paid account or subscription.
Additional Features and Updates
As part of its "ship-mas" livestream, OpenAI has announced several other updates, including:
- Sora: A text-to-image model that allows users to create images from text prompts.
- ChatGPT Pro Subscription: A paid subscription offering exclusive features and benefits.
Conclusion
The rollout of ChatGPT’s AI search engine to all users marks a significant milestone for OpenAI. With its optimized mobile search feature, improved results, and additional upgrades, the chatbot continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI-powered search engines.
As technology advances, it will be interesting to see how ChatGPT evolves to meet the changing needs of its users.
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