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OpenAI has recently expanded its AI-powered web search tool, ChatGPT Search, to all users, including those on the free version of ChatGPT. Initially, this feature was only available to premium (paid) subscribers, but now everyone can access it.
ChatGPT Search helps users find answers by pulling information from the web. When you ask a question, ChatGPT will provide summarized answers from different online sources, along with extra content such as images, videos, and links to the original sources. This makes it easier for users to find the most relevant information quickly. Additionally, users can now click on the “Search the web” icon in the ChatGPT interface to manually request a web search for specific information, giving them more control over their search experience.
Some of the key features of ChatGPT Search include.
Summarized Answers: ChatGPT provides brief answers from multiple online sources, helping users get information fast.
Rich Content: In addition to text answers, users can see embedded images, YouTube videos, and links to other sources.
Faster Search: The tool has been made faster, improving the overall search experience.
Mobile Experience: The mobile version of ChatGPT Search has been enhanced. For example, users on iOS can now view better-organized business info like addresses and phone numbers, integrated with Apple Maps.
Default Search Engine: Users can now set ChatGPT Search as their default search engine on any web browser.
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This new feature also brings a more conversational way to search the web. Instead of just providing a list of links like traditional search engines, ChatGPT offers a more interactive experience. This allows for follow-up questions, making it easier to refine search results. For example, users can ask questions about sports scores, news, stock quotes, or even find detailed information about businesses and locations.
With these improvements, ChatGPT Search is becoming a strong competitor to well-known search engines like Google, offering users a unique, conversational approach to searching for information online.