October 31, 2024
OpenAI has officially launched an advanced web-search functionality for ChatGPT, enabling users to receive quick, up-to-date answers accompanied by links to relevant sources. This update allows users to access real-time information such as news, stock quotes, sports scores, weather, and maps without the need for traditional search engines.
This new feature, available at chatgpt.com and on ChatGPT’s desktop and mobile apps, is initially open to ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers, along with SearchGPT waitlist users. Enterprise and educational users will gain access in the coming weeks, with a gradual rollout planned for free users.
Designed for Quality and Convenience
ChatGPT’s search function is designed to streamline the search process, reducing the need for multiple queries and extensive link navigation. The tool is able to respond to conversational questions with sourced answers, contextual follow-ups, and suggestions. In addition, OpenAI has partnered with leading news and data providers to ensure content remains timely and reliable.
These new capabilities introduce users to a variety of information categories, with enhanced designs for viewing content across areas like weather, stocks, sports, and news.
Enhanced User Experience with Trusted Sources
A unique “Sources” feature has been added to link users directly to high-quality, reputable sources, offering transparency and encouraging deeper exploration. Publishers have welcomed this development, viewing it as an opportunity to engage new audiences while maintaining content integrity. Partnerships with leading publishers such as Vox Media, Le Monde, and Axel Springer highlight OpenAI’s commitment to supporting reliable journalism.
Building the Future of Search
Powered by an optimized GPT-4o model, this search experience includes innovations from OpenAI’s recent o1 series advancements. According to OpenAI, user feedback from their SearchGPT prototype has been instrumental in shaping this release. OpenAI’s future plans include expanding ChatGPT search’s functionality to voice and canvas options, as well as refining capabilities in areas like travel and shopping.
For now, ChatGPT Plus and Team users can experience the new search functionality immediately at chatgpt.com, with wider access expected in the coming months.