OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search, an AI-powered web search experience, now offers users the option to route questions automatically or access rich content like embedded photos and YouTube videos.
ChatGPT Search, an evolution of OpenAI’s SearchGPT prototype, offers web-based information, links to relevant sources, and user-friendly refinement options. Initially available for premium subscribers, it now offers free access.
OpenAI has improved ChatGPT Search, making it faster and more accessible for web browsers. The mobile experience now includes better-organized business information, including addresses and phone numbers.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is now available in Advanced Voice Mode, allowing users to access up-to-date web information on mobile or desktop. Despite initial mixed reviews, OpenAI is focused on refining the feature for growth.
Publishers are protesting AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews, fearing they could cannibalize traffic to information sources. OpenAI has incorporated partner feedback into its search algorithms.