ChatGPT’s New Capabilities
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT, its AI chatbot, can now browse the internet, expanding the data it can access beyond its previous September 2021 cutoff. The new browsing feature is available to Plus and Enterprise users, with plans to expand to all users soon. Users can enable browsing by choosing “Browse with Bing” in the selector under GPT-4. The startup has also announced a significant update that allows ChatGPT to have voice conversations with users and interact with them using images.
OpenAI has stated that the latest browsing feature will allow websites to control how ChatGPT can interact with them. The company has been working on a feature that allows users to access the latest information through the Bing search engine within its premium ChatGPT Plus offering. However, it was later disabled over fears that it could allow users to bypass paywalls.
The Rise
ChatGPT, which became the fastest-growing consumer application in history earlier this year, has reached 100 million monthly active users in January before being supplanted by Meta’s Threads app. The rise of ChatGPT has driven up investor interest in OpenAI, with the startup reportedly talking to shareholders about a possible sale of existing shares at a much higher valuation than a few months ago.
The browsing feature is a significant development for ChatGPT, as it allows the chatbot to provide users with current and authoritative information that is more recent than 2021. The feature is expected to improve the accuracy of information the AI chatbot provides, making it a more reliable online source of information.
OpenAI has emphasized that the new browsing feature will respect the privacy of users and that websites will have control over how ChatGPT interacts with them. The company has also stated that it will continue to work on technical research to improve the accuracy and quality of information provided by ChatGPT.
