OpenAI has made its ChatGPT search engine available to all users, including those without a paid subscription.
?ChatGPT search ?is starting to roll out to all Free users today.
Search the web in a faster, better way—available globally on https://t.co/nYW5KO1aIg and our mobile and desktop apps for all logged-in users. pic.twitter.com/yf6GJGAm8b
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 16, 2024
The tool is available on the web version of the chatbot, as well as in mobile and desktop applications. Next week will see the launch of an enhanced voice search in ChatGPT.
ChatGPT search can be set as the default search engine in a browser. In this case, queries in the search bar will use OpenAI’s tool.
When you use ChatGPT as the default search engine in your browser, we’ve made it faster to get to where you want to go on the web. pic.twitter.com/q5N38GUPjS
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 16, 2024
Additionally, maps have been added to ChatGPT on mobile devices, allowing users to search for and discuss local restaurants and businesses using up-to-date information.
In late October, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT search, which “provides timely answers with links to relevant web sources.” The company promised to deliver the best results for search queries, eliminating the need to sift through numerous sources as in traditional search. If delving deeper into a topic, ChatGPT retains the entire chat context.
The company has established partnerships with news and data providers to integrate current information on the stock market, sports, weather, and maps.
Earlier in December, OpenAI unveiled a full version of the “thinking” model o1 and a professional mode for it.