OpenAI is almost ready to roll out ChatGPT search to everyone

If you are waiting patiently to try Search ChatGPTYou won’t have to wait much longer. After rolling out to paid subscribers this fall, OpenAI Announced on Monday That would make the tool available to everyone, no plus or no PRO membership is necessary“In the coming months.”

At this point, all you need before you can start using ChatGPT Search is an OpenAI account. Once you’re logged in, and if your query requires it, ChatGPT will automatically search the web for the latest information to answer your question. You can also force it to search the web, thanks to a new, handy icon right in the prompt bar. OpenAI has also added the option to make ChatGPT Search the default search engine in your browser.

Meanwhile, OpenAI is integrating ChatGPT search and advanced voice mode together. As you may have guessed, the former allows ChatGPT’s voice character to search the web for answers to your questions and answer them in a natural, conversational way. For example, let’s say you’re traveling to a different city for vacation. You can ask ChatGPT about the weather as soon as you arrive, with the built-in search function, the chatbot can answer this question with the latest information.

To facilitate this functionality, OpenAI says it has partnered with leading news and data providers. As a result, you’ll also see widgets for stocks, sports scores, weather, and more. Basically, ChatGPT search has become a full-fledged competitor to Google before our eyes.

OpenAI announced expanded availability during its latest release12 days of OpenAI“Live. In previous live broadcasts, the company announced the general availability of Sora and ChatGPT Pro, a new $200 subscription to its chatbot. With four more days to go, it’s hard to see the company making the announcement, but at this point, OpenAI likely has a surprise or two up its sleeve.