OpenAI has officially launched its AI-driven search engine, ChatGPT Search, making it accessible to all users at no cost, thereby presenting significant competition to Google. This search functionality is seamlessly integrated into the ChatGPT platform on chatgpt.com, as well as within the ChatGPT mobile application for both Android and iOS devices. It has been specifically optimized for mobile use and features the capability to conduct searches using ChatGPT's voice functionality. It is important to mention that this feature is not entirely new; it was initially introduced earlier this year for paid subscribers but is now available to the general public. Here is everything you need to know about ChatGPT Search.

How to Access ChatGPT Search

To utilize the search functionality of ChatGPT, please navigate to ChatGPT.com and log in to your account. You will observe a new globe icon located beneath the "message ChatGPT" box within the GPT interface. Click on the globe icon to manually enable the web search feature.

For users accessing the mobile application, a similar interface will be presented. Once the feature is activated, you will see a list of trending searches. You can enter your query and either press Enter or select the upward-facing arrow on the right side.

Upon submitting your query, ChatGPT will generate a response by referencing various sources. The output will comprise a combination of media, including text, images, and videos, along with a list of cited sources provided at the bottom.

It is essential to understand that, based on your input, ChatGPT may automatically initiate a web search without the need for you to click the globe icon.

ChatGPT Search: Contextual Search, Citations 

OpenAI clarifies that the ChatGPT search functionality operates contextually, allowing users to engage in a conversational style while searching. Users can pose follow-up questions, and ChatGPT takes into account the complete context of prior inquiries to deliver more relevant responses.

The organization partners with a variety of well-known information providers across multiple categories. Additionally, GPT offers direct links to news articles, blogs, and other resources, facilitating quick access to services for users.

Regarding the underlying technology, OpenAI indicates that the search model is a refined iteration of GPT-4o, developed through sophisticated synthetic data generation methods, which include outputs from OpenAI o1-preview.

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