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OpenAI ChatGPT Search
Everything you need to know about the new ChatGPT Search and how to use it.
On October 31 2024, OpenAI officially released ChatGPT Search to help you find information instantly â no need to leave ChatGPT.
Imagine Google search, but directly within ChatGPT!
In this post, Iâll walk through how it works and how to use it effectively.
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How does ChatGPT Search work?
Just like before â when you ask a question, ChatGPT decides whether it should search the web or respond with existing knowledge.
If it needs fresh information â like the latest sports scores or news updates â it will trigger a web search automatically. It uses Browse with Bing.
But now, you can also manually activate Search by clicking the search icon.
It uses OpenAIâs GPT-4o model to supply information on topics like sports, news, and stock updates, complete with source links so you can dive in, learn more, and confirm factual information.
ChatGPT Search shows you where information came from, with sources like AP and Reuters for accurate reliable updates.
Youâre chatting with the internet!
In terms of availability, this is the latest update from OpenAI (Nov 2 2024):
ChatGPT search is available to all ChatGPT Plus and Team users, as well as SearchGPT waitlist users. Enterprise and Edu users will get access in the next few weeks. Weâll roll out to all Free users over the coming months.
How do I manually enable ChatGPT Search?
To manually enable ChatGPT search, click the âSearch the webâ as shown below:
This instructs ChatGPT to search the web when formulating its answer.
Youâll be able to see all cited sources as well as additional search results.
Weather
Letâs start with a basic example.
I ask ChatGPT, âWhatâs the weather in Salt Lake City, Utah?â
âŚand instantly receive an answer, neatly formatted and sourced from the National Weather Service.
ChatGPT displays warnings, like a severe weather advisory (snow âˇď¸ ), and links to sources so that you can confirm all details and learn more.
News
And it doesnât stop with weatherâŚ
If youâre curious about breaking news, ChatGPT pulls real-time information from multiple news outlets.
Below, I ask about the fake Halloween parade in Dublin generated by AI.
âThousands pack Dublin streets for fake halloween parade listed on AI websiteâ
It sounds crazy, I donât know the full details, but I saw someone mention it and must know more! đ
Location
Although Iâm an enthusiastic ChatGPT user, Iâd still often go back to Google or Yelp to search for local information.
For example: find a great pizza place in Salt Lake City.
But now, ChatGPT Search lists local restaurants, analyzes ratings and food options, and shows you their website, phone number, and a 1-click Google Maps link.
The most compelling thing?
Chat back-and-forth with ChatGPT Search!
Below, I refine my search, telling ChatGPT to ânarrow the list to neapolitan pizzaâ.
Sports
Try asking about sports updates, and ChatGPT will pull the most recent news from trusted outlets like ESPN or Yahoo Sports.
You get the latest updates in a format that's easy to digest and sourced appropriately.
Note: I donât know anything about sports, but I asked ChatGPT to give me the scores for the âbig game last nightâ and it worked!
Comparing With vs. Without ChatGPT Search
To illustrate the difference between using ChatGPT with and without internet access, letâs walk through 2 experiments.
First, I ask ChatGPT to define the term âserendipityâ.
In the top example, I enable ChatGPT Search manually, so it utilizes Merriam-Webster.
In the bottom example, I did not enable ChatGPT Search manually. It decided to use its internal knowledge without searching the web.
Hereâs how to tell the difference:
When ChatGPT searches the internet, youâll see the button âSourcesâ at the bottom of its answer.
With vs. Without ChatGPT Search
Next, a more realistic and useful example.
Letâs ask ChatGPT:
What is the ONE social media platform I should start on, as a complete beginner? you must recommend only ONE
Without web access, ChatGPT only uses prior knowledge and recommends Instagram.
But when ChatGPT Search is enabled, it recommends Facebook!
Considering the constantly shifting landscape of social media, staying current is vital and this illustrates a realistic scenario where ChatGPT Search is invaluable.
With vs. Without ChatGPT Search
Chrome Extension
OpenAI also released a companion Chrome extension, called ChatGPT Search.
Please use this correct link to avoid all the confusing clones!
This Chrome extension makes ChatGPT your DEFAULT search engine instead of Google.
Yes, you read that right:
Replace Google altogether!
Even if youâre using Google Chrome browser, this extension will redirect all your search requests to ChatGPT!
However, if you want to use Google search for a particular query, type this directly in your browser URL bar:
!g your_search_query
(replace your_search_query with what you want to search)
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