OpenAI originally announced its search plans back in July,with a service called SearchGPT.
How ChatGPT search works
On the surface, ChatGPT search is very much a traditional search engine.
Let’s say you ask, “What’s the weather this weekend in New York City?”
Hit enter, ChatGPT “thinks” for a moment, then spits out an answer to your question.
For this weather example, ChatGPT search actually has some dynamic graphics to go with its answer.
OpenAI says it has partnered with different news and data providers for visual designs and updated information like this.
That includes weather, but also queries regarding stocks, sports, news, and maps.
Whatever you search the web for, ChatGPT will cite its sources, like other AI-powered search engines.
If you ask, for example, “What are the latest Nintendo Switch 2 rumors?”
Who can use ChatGPT search?
You do need to be logged into your account to try it, however.
The feature works on both desktop and mobile.
That includes the option to check out directions on a map directly in ChatGPT.
You’ll need to be using Chrome and downloadthe ChatGPT search extension.
Now, when you pop in a query in your address bar, Chrome will open up ChatGPT.
You’ll need to be logged into your eligible account, though.
Otherwise, you’ll just get a result from the standard ChatGPT service, not search.
Is ChatGPT search accurate?
In fact, each result from ChatGPT, including search, ends with “ChatGPT can make mistakes.
Check important info.”
That’s because AI can at timeshallucinate, or, simply, makes things up that aren’t true.
What certainly helps make fact-checking easier are the linked sources.
If ChatGPT says something, and cites trustmebro.fr, exercise skepticism.
It seems worth checking out, but remember to be careful when accepting anything generated by AI.
