ChatGPT Search: OpenAI’s new AI-powered search engine to rival Google

OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, an AI-driven search engine that aims to change how we find information online. Originally teased as “SearchGPT,” this new feature is now live and offers a fresh way to search, blending conversational AI with the latest web data.

A Smarter, More Interactive Search

With ChatGPT Search, users get answers in natural language, making the search experience more intuitive. When you enter a query, ChatGPT responds with detailed answers, including relevant links, images, and references, allowing users to explore further if needed. This approach combines the familiarity of a search engine with the conversational ease of ChatGPT.

What ChatGPT Search Offers

ChatGPT Search provides several capabilities:

1. Real-Time Information: It offers timely updates on news, sports scores, stock prices, and weather, directly sourced from reliable platforms like AccuWeather.
2. Cited Sources: The search results show a list of citations on the interface’s right side, helping users track information back to credible sources. This transparency is key to making search results more trustworthy.
3. Comprehensive Answers with Links: ChatGPT Search doesn’t just give brief answers but provides links to articles and pages where the information originates. This improves credibility and gives users a way to dig deeper if they want.

Availability and Access

Starting today, ChatGPT Search is available to users who previously signed up for the “SearchGPT” waitlist. Additionally, those with Plus and Team subscriptions can access it immediately. In the coming weeks, OpenAI will roll out this feature to Enterprise and Educational users, with plans to make it available to all users over the next few months. The search feature will be integrated across web, mobile, and desktop ChatGPT apps, making it accessible wherever you use ChatGPT.

Special Features for Dynamic Content

Besides general search capabilities, ChatGPT Search provides access to weather forecasts, live sports scores, financial updates, maps, and the latest news. OpenAI has worked closely with news organizations to ensure its AI is informed and accurate, responding to industry feedback. This collaborative approach enhances the tool’s relevance and reliability as a source of current events.

Coming Updates and OpenAI’s Vision

The release of ChatGPT Search follows reports of a major update to OpenAI’s language model expected this December. With this upgrade, OpenAI aims to further enhance ChatGPT’s abilities, keeping it competitive with major search engines like Google.