OpenAI has recently announced that ChatGPT Search is now available to all users without the need for a sign-in, making it easier than ever to utilize. The update was shared in a post on X, stating, “ChatGPT Search is now accessible to everyone on chatgpt.com. No registration required.”
This enhancement significantly boosts accessibility and creates additional competitive pressure for established search engines like Google, which has maintained a stronghold in the online search arena. Other AI-powered search platforms, such as Perplexity, may also feel the impact of ChatGPT Search’s broader availability.
What is ChatGPT Search?
Launched in October 2024, ChatGPT Search sets itself apart from the regular ChatGPT chatbot by providing real-time, dynamic information. Unlike the standard ChatGPT model, which relies on a static dataset limited to a specific cutoff date and does not fetch live data, ChatGPT Search offers current information, making it particularly useful for tracking news, stock prices, weather reports, and other time-sensitive inquiries.
A major difference is that ChatGPT Search incorporates sources and links directly within its responses, enabling users to verify facts and delve deeper into topics. This feature aligns it with competitors like Perplexity, which also prioritizes transparency in sourcing.
How to Use ChatGPT Search
To get started with ChatGPT Search, users can simply visit ChatGPT.com and select the “Search” option in the prompt box. The tool then gathers relevant real-time information and displays sources in small boxes within the responses. Users can either click on these links or utilize the “Sources” button at the end of the response to access a complete list of references.
OpenAI’s Latest Innovations
OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI with recent innovations such as Operator, an AI agent designed to autonomously carry out web-based tasks, and Deep Research, an AI system that can perform multi-step research independently. These advancements are aimed at boosting productivity and simplifying information retrieval for users.
