- TL;DR Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT is trying to become a competitor of Googles search engine by introducing their search feature? We don’t think so. If ChatGPT cannot answer your question, due to real time data or it simply doesn’t have the information, it will likely access Google or a catalogue of websites directly in order to respond to your query in a conversational manner.
What Is ChatGPT Search?
Before search, ChatGPT used a static knowledge base, relying on its training data, which is only current until the date it stopped training. The difference is that ChaGPT search can produce up to date information based on the users request.
- Real-time updates: Stay up to date on the latest news, sports, events, and trends.
- Niche information: details not covered in training data.
- Accurate answers: Find solutions that rely on up to date information and data.
How Does ChatGPT Search Work?
When using ChatGPT search, it will connect to the web and gather information in real-time. Here’s a step-by-step of how it functions:
- User Query: You input a query (question or request) that requires fresh or detailed data. AKA “I need your helping finding an SEO expert in Houston. “. Yes really.
- Search Activation: ChatGPT will access the web if it needs external information to answer your query.
- Response Generation: The AI will analyze search results, analyze the information, and respond in a conversational format.
Why Is This a Big Deal?
This is a significant upgrade for multiple reasons:
- Timeliness: No more outdated answers—ChatGPT can now provide up to date informatoin.
- Expanded Scope: You can now request information that was previously out of reach.
- Efficiency: Everything can be done within ChatGPT rather than using multiple tools and websites.
Simple How-To Guide
Want to use the new search feature? Here’s how to get started:
- Enable the Feature: First make sure you have access to the search tool (some versions may require you to turn it on in settings).
- Enter A Query: ChatGPT will recognize if there is a need to search the web in order to answer your query.
- View Results: ChatGPT will create a response, using its conversational attributes to relay the information you requested.
FAQ About ChatGPT’s Search Feature
Do I need to pay for ChatGPT search?
This feature is included in specific plans, such as ChatGPT Plus. Check plan details for availability.
Can it access any website?
Yes it can, but ChatGPT adheres to ethical guidelines and will not access paywalled or sensitive information. Only publically available data.
How is accuracy ensured?
ChatGPT synthesizes your data from reliable sources, but the user should always cross-check critical data as AI is not perfect yet and may misinterpret context.
Is there a mobile version?
Yes of course, the search feature is accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms. Learn more about platforms at OpenAI Blog.
TL:DR
ChatGPT search is a huge turning point for AI-Powered professionals trying to accelerate and streamline their productivity, research, and creativity. From students to professionals and journalists, this is going to be a huge game changer for the world as it is adopted. ChatGPT is not necessarily competing with Google yet. This is because ChatGPT does not crawl these websites in real time to rank, qualify and archive information. It will likely use google, bing and another search engine on your behalf to query the data.
