OpenAI has been working aggressively to innovate and bring in new noteworthy upgrades through the constant evolution of its technology. This is especially true when we keep in view its ongoing efforts in bringing SearchGPT forward for its users, which will help it provide real-time information in conversation from across the internet, and is the company’s attempt to take on Google’s monopolistic position as the most frequently used search engine as well its AI tools capabilities. While the development has been going on for a few months, users would be relieved to know that the AI-infused web-based search engine is here.
OpenAI has launched its search engine through ChatGPT for its paid subscribers for now
We have been hearing about OpenAI working on its AI-powered search engine tool that will help it compete with Google Gemini and Microsoft Pilot, which have long offered real-time information capability through their platforms. The company decided to launch its SearchGPT for its paid users on Halloween Day yesterday and will extend it to free users as well in the coming weeks.
OpenAI’s decision to integrate the web search functionality into the ChatGPT interface will be a huge convenience for its existing users. They can seamlessly indulge in the experience and compare it to rivals with similar offerings. Users can also trigger web searches manually.
Whether you are using Android or iOS or even using ChatGPT through your desktop, the functionality would be available through ChatGPT for a streamlined experience. When giving more details on its ChatGPT search and how it is built, the company, in a blog post, stressed the mix of technologies used to create this model, which is a more advanced version of GPT-4o. Before it was available to the public, it was tested by about 10,000 users to ensure the version was fine-tuned.
The AI-powered search engine is going to give some serious competition to Meta as well as Google for its AI-driven search solutions. However, it should be prepared for potential scrutiny given how Perplexity is currently facing copyright violation claims for massive free-riding. OpenAI, however, claims that it is working closely with partners to ensure the platform uses content responsibly and that users have the option to opt out of the feature.
With the ChatGPT search feature rolling out, users would be able to access real-time information and increase factual accuracy by ensuring relevant answers are given to the prompts and users have more accurate information.