ChatGPT rolls out Google Search rival to free users

As early as the end of October, OpenAI launched its online search function (also known as SearchGPT) Chat GPT Plus subscribers. For those unfamiliar, the integration enables AI chatbots to access instant messaging, allowing users to browse current news, world events, and more. account.

OpenAI has declare All logged-in ChatGPT users can now use its web search functionality for free. The feature is integrated into the company’s GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini models, and is perfect for checking the latest news, weather forecasts, events, stocks, sports and more. Interested users can obtain it through the official website ChatGPT mobile application and website.

The difference between ChatGPT’s implementation and Google search is OpenAI’s choice of a minimalist, ad-free user interface. The chatbot provides an AI-generated summary of browsing content, with citation links to the original source. Unlike Google, it doesn’t clutter its home page with sponsored content that’s often not the best or most relevant option for users.

For example, in the attached screenshot, the Google search was filled with ads and I had to scroll down to find the results I was looking for. ChatGPT, on the other hand, lists high-quality options and summarizes what each option offers. So, with OpenAI now offering this feature for free, some users may abandon Google searches.

In addition, ChatGPT also integrates real-time network results into its advanced voice features. Prior to this integration, audio conversations with the chatbot were limited to the knowledge gained from model training, preventing it from accessing updated information. To see it in action, you can watch the official demo embedded above.