ChatGPT Search

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is a godsend for the informant wanting swift, accurate information. With the power of real-time web search in ChatGPT, you will receive timely responses with direct links to sources.

What id Does

This powerful AI Search tool complements your questions with updated web results. Whether it’s news, stock prices, or sports scores, you get short answers with source links to read further.

How to Use ChatGPT Search ?

Access can be made from chatgpt.com or through OpenAI’s desktop and mobile apps. Just type in your question, and then ChatGPT 4o decides if a web search is required. You just need tap the web search icon to activate it yourself and when the button becomes blue you will know it is on:

As we write this article, we are among the lucky who got early access to it. In our Test run we asked the question “Who is Raiday?” The answer it gave us was spot on, however it made a small mistake as the business is US based:

The source sites are clickable and well presented to the user that wants to explore more.

We also tried the chrome extension, during the installation we got a warning about the fact that the extension is not trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing, but we trust OpenAI Blindly and we proceeded anyway without issues:

… and it replaced Bing which we had as previous default search engine and for every search it just open ChatGPT app and returns the results in there.

Pros

• Timely Information: Get updated information on any topic you need.
• Source Transparency: Responses include direct links to original sources.
• User-Friendly Interface: You can talk to this interface as you would with a human.

Cons

• Access Limitations: Currently available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and SearchGPT waitlist users, with broader access planned.
• Dependence on Internet: Requires an active internet connection for web searches.

Pricing

ChatGPT Search comes inclusive with both ChatGPT Plus and Team subscriptions. For pricing, refer to OpenAI’s official page.

Use Cases

• Quick Fact-Checking: Confirm information without having to comb through numerous sites.
• Current Events: Stay updated on news, weather, and sports.
• Research Assistance: Gather information about different subjects quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it available to free users? Currently, it’s accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and SearchGPT waitlist users. Access will continue to broaden over the coming months.
2. Can I trust the sources provided by ChatGPT Search? Yes, it provides links to reliable sources where you can cross-check information.
3. Does it support voice input? Voice input is supported through OpenAI’s mobile apps, making the use of ChatGPT Search even easier on the go.