How to Use ChatGPT Search for Real-Time Information | 12 Days of OpenAI: Day 8

TL;DR

Use ChatGPT Search by entering a query at ChatGPT.com or in the iOS or Android app; ChatGPT can automatically decide when to search the web, or you can select the “search the web” icon. Announced on Day 8 of 12 Days of OpenAI, the update also adds faster results, mobile improvements, new map experiences, and search in advanced voice mode. Read on to see how each feature works.

Transcript

hey everybody and welcome to day eight I'm Kevin wheel and I lead product for open AI today we're going to be talking about chat GPT search so we rolled out search about two months ago for our paid users uh search gives chat GPT the ability to access real-time information and of course the ability to search the web for answers I can't imagine how c... Read More

Key Insights

• ChatGPT search is now available to all free users globally, providing access to real-time web information.
• The search functionality has been improved for speed and mobile optimization, enhancing user experience.
• Users can now search while conversing with ChatGPT in advanced voice mode, integrating search with voice interaction.
• ChatGPT search offers visual and interactive results, including images and lists, directly within the chat interface.
• Users can set ChatGPT as their default search engine for faster navigation and direct access to web destinations.
• The mobile experience for ChatGPT search has been optimized, offering rich visual lists and business information.
• ChatGPT's conversational nature allows users to refine searches naturally without editing keywords.
• ChatGPT search supports multilingual interactions, enabling users to learn phrases in different languages.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I use ChatGPT Search for real-time information?

Enter a query in the main composer bar at ChatGPT.com or in the iOS, iPhone, or Android app. ChatGPT can automatically determine whether the question requires current web information, or you can select the “search the web” icon to make it use the latest information from the web.

Q: Who can access ChatGPT Search?

The Day 8 announcement expanded ChatGPT Search to all logged-in free users globally. It is available on every platform where those users access ChatGPT.

Q: What improvements were announced for ChatGPT Search on Day 8?

OpenAI announced that search had become faster and better on mobile, with new map experiences also added. The team said these changes reflected feedback received during the roughly two months after search launched for paid users.

Q: Can ChatGPT search the web during an advanced voice conversation?

Yes. Search was integrated into advanced voice mode, allowing users to search while talking with ChatGPT and access up-to-date web information during the conversation.

Q: How does conversational search work in ChatGPT?

After receiving an initial answer, users can ask follow-up questions naturally without starting a separate keyword search. The demonstration moved from events in San Francisco to movies and then to the trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” while preserving the conversational context.

Q: Does ChatGPT Search show sources and visual results?

Yes. Search answers can include rich visual images, lists, inline links, and clear cited sources that show where information came from. The demonstration also showed a video trailer playing directly within ChatGPT.

Q: How can I make ChatGPT my default browser search engine?

The demonstration showed an option at the top of ChatGPT that users could click to make it their default search engine. Once configured, they could search from the browser bar and open relevant destinations or links directly.

Q: What changed in the mobile ChatGPT Search experience?

OpenAI optimized search for its iPhone and Android apps after seeing many users search on mobile. The update emphasized better mobile performance and included richer experiences for tasks such as finding food places and viewing map-related results.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• ChatGPT search is now accessible to all free users, providing real-time information from the web. It integrates with advanced voice mode, allowing users to search while conversing with ChatGPT. The update improves speed, mobile performance, and includes new map experiences, enhancing the overall user experience.

• Users can set ChatGPT as their default search engine, facilitating faster web navigation and direct access to desired websites. The mobile experience has been optimized, offering rich visual lists, business information, and seamless integration with Apple Maps for iOS users.

• ChatGPT's conversational nature allows users to refine their searches naturally, without needing to edit keywords. This update also supports multilingual interactions, enabling users to learn and use phrases in different languages, enhancing global usability.