ChatGPT Search will allow users to search for information easier and faster enabling rapid access to information.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Search, a new product that makes it easier for users to find information online. ChatGPT Search allows users to search the web quickly and provide fast answers, complete with links to relevant sources.
Users can now receive real-time updates on sports scores, news, and stock prices directly within their chat, eliminating the need for traditional search engines.
The new search feature works by either automatically searching based on user input or allowing users to click a search icon to initiate a search themselves. This tool is available on chatgpt.com, as well as on desktop and mobile apps.
Currently, it is accessible to ChatGPT Plus, Team users, and those on the SearchGPT waitlist, with plans to roll it out to free users in the coming months. With ChatGPT Search, users can ask questions more naturally, and the AI will gather information from the web to provide enhanced answers.
OpenAI has partnered with various news and data providers to improve the available information, including features for weather, stocks, and maps. This collaboration aims to ensure information comes from trusted sources, benefiting both users and publishers.
As part of this effort, OpenAI collaborated with major publishers like the Associated Press and Vox Media, allowing any website or publisher to opt into being featured in ChatGPT Search. Users are encouraged to provide feedback on the feature.
The search model behind ChatGPT Search is built on the advanced GPT-4o and is designed to continually improve based on user feedback. The company noted that future updates will include enhancements in areas like shopping and travel, with plans to expand the feature to more users and platforms.
Pam Wasserstein, President of Vox Media, stated that ChatGPT Search will better showcase and credit information from reliable news sources. This approach helps users access trustworthy news while enabling publishers like Vox Media to reach more readers.
Louis Dreyfus, CEO of Le Monde, believes that using AI for search will soon become a primary method for finding information. Partnering with OpenAI positions Le Monde at the forefront of this change, allowing them to experiment with new ideas while maintaining core journalistic values.
Mathias Sanchez from Axel Springer noted that as AI transforms the media landscape, its partnership with OpenAI presents exciting opportunities for innovation. Together, they are developing new ways to ensure that journalism remains both reliable and profitable.
