Artificial intelligence continues to advance at an astonishing pace. Just look at the capabilities of the newly launched Sora. And with OpenAI leading the revolution, they’ve given us another reason to celebrate: SearchGPT, OpenAI’s advanced search tool, is now available for free to all users. This promises to make life much easier without requiring a paid subscription to the service.
What is SearchGPT and how is it different from Google?
SearchGPT is the natural evolution of ChatGPT (what it is and how to use it). Whereas OpenAI’s chatbot could previously only answer questions based on pre-trained data, SearchGPT can now search the internet in real time. This means we can ask about recent news, sports results, current events, or any trending topic and receive accurate answers backed by verified sources.
And compared to traditional search engines like Google, the difference is clear: we no longer need to dig through multiple pages to find what we’re looking for. The answer arrives directly, complete with links to the most relevant sources.
SearchGPT goes a step further by analyzing and contextualizing content before presenting the information. For example, if we ask, “What impact does the rise of artificial intelligence have on search engines?”, SearchGPT won’t just list articles (like a traditional search engine) but will summarize key conclusions, provide direct answers, and link to the sources for further exploration if we wish.
This ability to contextualize and analyze is truly impressive. It’s no longer up to us to adapt our questions to the search engine; instead, the AI interprets what we want to know. In short, this makes SearchGPT a much more natural and efficient tool that completely changes how we access information on the internet (and it can even read its answers out loud).
How to start using SearchGPT for free
Now that SearchGPT is available to everyone, using it is incredibly simple. All we need is an OpenAI account. As with ChatGPT, the tool is accessible through any browser or the official app (here’s how to get it for free on Mac).
To start using SearchGPT, follow these easy steps:
- Log in to your OpenAI account or sign up if you don’t have one yet. You can do this through the browser or the ChatGPT app.
- Once inside, you’ll see that the SearchGPT feature is already enabled for free users. No additional setup is needed.
- Simply enter your question or search query into the interface. SearchGPT will process your request and provide an answer in seconds.
Additionally, OpenAI has improved the speed and accuracy of SearchGPT in recent months, meaning responses arrive quickly and with greater detail. If you want to dive deeper into a topic, you can ask follow-up questions directly without starting from scratch.
SearchGPT: an interesting alternative for everyday use
The arrival of SearchGPT for free users marks a significant step in the evolution of search engines. We’re used to interacting with Google or Bing, but OpenAI’s offering presents an alternative that prioritizes efficiency, clarity, and ease of use. So it’s easy to imagine a future where this kind of AI becomes the norm for searching information.
OpenAI has also announced the ability to set SearchGPT as our default search engine in browsers like Chrome. This means we can access its capabilities directly from the search bar, simplifying its use even further.
We’re witnessing a major shift in how we interact with online information – and this is just the beginning. By making SearchGPT free, OpenAI allows anyone to experience this AI-powered search tool, offering a level of precision and context that leaves traditional search engines far behind.
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