OpenAI has announced that its AI-powered search engine, ChatGPT, is now available to all users starting today. This news was revealed as part of the company’s 12 days of ship-mas livestream, where they also showcased an optimized version of the feature on mobile devices and introduced the ability to search with advanced voice mode.
A Brief History of ChatGPT’s Search Engine
ChatGPT’s search engine first made its debut in October, but was only available to paid subscribers at that time. However, starting today, it will be accessible to all users, including those who don’t pay a subscription fee. To use the feature, you’ll need to have an account and be logged in.
What’s New with ChatGPT Search Engine
One of the notable improvements for search on mobile devices is that ChatGPT now looks more like a traditional search engine. When searching for specific locations, such as restaurants or local attractions, ChatGPT will display a list of results accompanied by images, ratings, and hours of operation. Clicking on a location will provide more information about the spot, and you can even view a map with directions from within the app.
Optimized Mobile Search
The updated mobile search experience makes it easier to find what you’re looking for on-the-go. Whether you’re trying to plan a trip or searching for local businesses, ChatGPT’s optimized search engine is designed to provide quick and relevant results.
Example Use Cases
- Searching for restaurants in a specific location:
- ChatGPT will display a list of nearby restaurants with their addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation.
- You can click on a restaurant to view its menu, reviews, and ratings.
- Searching for local attractions:
- ChatGPT will display a list of nearby attractions with images, descriptions, and operating hours.
- You can click on an attraction to view more information about it.
New Features: Advanced Voice Mode and Web Updates
Two new features have been introduced as part of the updated search engine:
- Advanced Voice Mode: This feature allows users to search with voice commands. Paid subscribers will be able to use this mode to get up-to-date information from the web.
- Faster Site Search: ChatGPT can now quickly surface links to websites when searching for specific types of sites, such as hotel booking websites.
Site-Specific Search
ChatGPT’s new site-specific search feature is designed to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. When searching for certain types of sites, such as travel booking or online shopping websites, ChatGPT will quickly surface relevant links before providing more information about each option.
Example Use Cases
- Searching for hotel booking websites:
- ChatGPT will display a list of popular hotel booking websites with their logos and descriptions.
- You can click on a website to view its features, reviews, and pricing.
- Searching for online shopping websites:
- ChatGPT will display a list of popular online shopping websites with their logos and descriptions.
- You can click on a website to view its products, reviews, and pricing.
Availability
The updated search engine is available to all users starting today. To access it, simply log in to your account and start searching!
Previous Announcements from OpenAI
In earlier livestreams, OpenAI announced the launch of its text-to-image model Sora and rolled out a $200 per month ChatGPT Pro subscription.
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