OpenAI’s latest move could shake up how you search
Earlier this fall, OpenAI introduced its ChatGPT Search tool exclusively to paid subscribers. Now, the AI company is making it available to everyone as it begins a broader rollout.
Announced during its 12 days of 12 livestreams event, OpenAI confirmed that all ChatGPT users will soon get access to the Search feature. The only requirement? You just need an account.
To power this feature, OpenAI has partnered with top news and data providers, enabling useful widgets for stocks, sports scores, weather updates, and more. Essentially, ChatGPT Search is evolving into a serious Google competitor, working in a way that feels very similar to Google’s Gemini.
A key addition in both chatbots now is transparency – ChatGPT now also includes links to its information sources, so you can verify the accuracy of what it tells you. This not only saves valuable research time but also adds a much-needed layer of trust to its responses.
Alongside the new search tool, OpenAI is also adding maps to its mobile app. This lets you search for restaurants, stores, or other local spots, chat with businesses, and get real-time information on whatever you need.
I think that with all these new features, OpenAI is cementing itself as a top player in the AI world, going head-to-head with Google. The competition between these two giants has been heating up over the past few years, pushing them to release new tools and features that ultimately reach us, the users.
In just the last few weeks, OpenAI introduced Sora, a video generation tool that creates AI videos in seconds, rolled out Advanced Voice mode to all users, and unveiled a new pro mode for its most advanced OpenAI o1 model, which comes with a hefty $200 monthly subscription.
Meanwhile, Google launched Gemini 2.0, taking a step forward into the era of AI agents that can handle tasks like booking flights or making doctor appointments for you.
Announced during its 12 days of 12 livestreams event, OpenAI confirmed that all ChatGPT users will soon get access to the Search feature. The only requirement? You just need an account.
ChatGPT search is starting to roll out to all Free users today.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 16, 2024
Search the web in a faster, better way—available globally on https://t.co/nYW5KO1aIg and our mobile and desktop apps for all logged-in users. pic.twitter.com/yf6GJGAm8b
If your query requires the latest information, ChatGPT will automatically search the web to give you an up-to-date answer. You can also manually trigger a search using a new icon conveniently placed in the prompt bar. To top it off, OpenAI now lets you set ChatGPT Search as your browser’s default search engine.
OpenAI is also combining ChatGPT Search with its Advanced Voice mode. As you might expect, this lets ChatGPT’s voice assistant search the web for real-time answers and deliver them in a natural, conversational tone. For instance, if you’re planning a trip and want to know the weather at your destination, you can simply ask, and ChatGPT will provide the latest forecast thanks to its Search functionality.
To power this feature, OpenAI has partnered with top news and data providers, enabling useful widgets for stocks, sports scores, weather updates, and more. Essentially, ChatGPT Search is evolving into a serious Google competitor, working in a way that feels very similar to Google’s Gemini.
A key addition in both chatbots now is transparency – ChatGPT now also includes links to its information sources, so you can verify the accuracy of what it tells you. This not only saves valuable research time but also adds a much-needed layer of trust to its responses.
Alongside the new search tool, OpenAI is also adding maps to its mobile app. This lets you search for restaurants, stores, or other local spots, chat with businesses, and get real-time information on whatever you need.
We’re also adding maps to ChatGPT in our mobile apps, so you can search for and chat about local restaurants and businesses with up-to-date information. pic.twitter.com/bQb4zilq6p
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 16, 2024
I think that with all these new features, OpenAI is cementing itself as a top player in the AI world, going head-to-head with Google. The competition between these two giants has been heating up over the past few years, pushing them to release new tools and features that ultimately reach us, the users.
In just the last few weeks, OpenAI introduced Sora, a video generation tool that creates AI videos in seconds, rolled out Advanced Voice mode to all users, and unveiled a new pro mode for its most advanced OpenAI o1 model, which comes with a hefty $200 monthly subscription.
Meanwhile, Google launched Gemini 2.0, taking a step forward into the era of AI agents that can handle tasks like booking flights or making doctor appointments for you.
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