Summary
After months of testing, ChatGPT Search is now open to public.
ChatGPT search comes bundled with ChatGPT and you can find the latest information on current events from curated sources.
ChatGPT Search is free for all free and Plus users. You can also install the Chrome extension to replace Google with ChatGPT Search.
OpenAI has added a new tool to ChatGPT that lets it look things up on the internet, like Google. This means ChatGPT can now help answer questions about what’s happening right now by finding information from the web.
OpenAI has enhanced ChatGPT with a new Search tool, enabling it to access real-time information from the web. This feature allows ChatGPT to provide up-to-date responses on topics like sports scores, news, and weather updates.
When a query requires the latest information, ChatGPT will automatically utilize the Search tool. Users can also manually activate web search by clicking the “Search” icon within the ChatGPT interface.
Additionally, OpenAI has introduced a Chrome extension named ChatGPT Search, which replaces the default search engine with ChatGPT Search. Once installed, all search queries entered in the browser’s address bar are directed to ChatGPT.
This extension is compatible with all Chromium-based browsers, including Edge, Brave, and Opera.ChatGPT Search is available to all users, both free and ChatGPT Plus subscribers, across web, mobile, and desktop applications.
When using ChatGPT Search, responses include quoted sources at the bottom, allowing users to access more detailed information. Furthermore, users can ask follow-up questions to continue the conversation seamlessly.