OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced that its search feature is now available to all users. This move is seen as a direct challenge to Google’s dominance in the search engine market.
OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT-powered internet search is now available to all users. This AI Chatbot ChatGPT is making a significant move in the competitive search engine market dominated by Google.
Previously available only to paid subscribers, this feature allows ChatGPT to provide real-time answers sourced from across the web. Users can get quick and reliable information with links to relevant sources—eliminating the need for traditional search engines.
Kevin Weil, OpenAI’s chief product officer, shared the update in a YouTube video. He said, “We’re bringing search to all logged-in free users of ChatGPT. This means it’s available globally on every platform where you use ChatGPT.”
The upgrade makes ChatGPT much more powerful by providing up-to-date information. Examples showcased by OpenAI revealed search results similar to those of Google but without the ads. This cleaner, more conversational interface is comparable to other AI-driven platforms like Perplexity, which combines search results with conversational responses.
“We’re rolling this out to hundreds of millions of users, starting today,” added Adam Fry, the product lead for ChatGPT Search.
The search feature is integrated directly into ChatGPT, so users can activate it manually through a web search icon or enable it by default. Unlike older versions of AI chatbots, which struggled with outdated information, this upgrade ensures ChatGPT provides current and accurate answers.
OpenAI’s move intensifies its rivalry with Google and Microsoft, the latter being a major investor in OpenAI and the driving force behind Bing’s AI-powered search engine. The addition of web search positions ChatGPT as a significant competitor in the search industry.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has been working to establish the company as a leader in AI and internet technology. With a recent valuation of $157 billion—boosted by investments from Microsoft, SoftBank, and Nvidia—OpenAI aims to expand its reach while addressing the rising costs of its advanced computing needs.
This new search capability could redefine how users interact with AI, further challenging tech giants like Google in the race for internet dominance.
