OpenAI Brings Internet Browsing to ChatGPT with New Features
After a brief hiatus, OpenAI has officially launched the internet-browsing feature for ChatGPT, three weeks after reintroducing it in beta. This move marks a significant expansion of ChatGPT’s capabilities, enabling users to access real-time information and browse the web seamlessly.
A Brief History of ChatGPT’s Internet Browsing Feature
ChatGPT, the popular generative AI chatbot, has been limited to data up to September 2021, rendering it ineffective as a real-time search engine. However, OpenAI started reintroducing internet services to ChatGPT in March, a move that came with inherent risks due to the live web’s uncurated nature.
The Initial Rollout and Subsequent Hiatus
In May, OpenAI began rolling out web search via Bing, the search engine backed by Microsoft. However, this feature was swiftly pulled after it was discovered that ChatGPT could display paywalled content. The Browse with Bing feature was reintroduced in late September, with OpenAI fine-tuning its adherence to content owners’ instructions as outlined in their Robots.txt files.
Browse with Bing Now Available
As of now, the Browse with Bing feature is officially available to all Plus and Enterprise subscribers, eliminating the need for users to toggle their beta switch in settings. This move marks a significant step towards making ChatGPT a fully integrated, real-time multimedia generative search engine.
DALL-E 3 Enters Beta
In related news, OpenAI has transitioned DALL-E 3 into beta, a month after debuting the latest incarnation of its text-to-image generator. This new version boasts integration with ChatGPT, allowing users to receive images as part of their text-based queries without having to switch between apps.
Key Features and Capabilities
Some notable features and capabilities of DALL-E 3 include:
- Integration with ChatGPT: Users can now receive images as part of their text-based queries, eliminating the need for switching between apps.
- Improved Accuracy: DALL-E 3 sports improved accuracy in generating images based on text prompts.
- Enhanced User Experience: The integration of DALL-E 3 within ChatGPT provides a seamless user experience, making it easier to generate and receive images.
A Broader Expansion
This move constitutes part of OpenAI’s broader expansion efforts, pushing ChatGPT beyond its traditional text-based generator role. By integrating audio and visual capabilities, OpenAI is creating a more comprehensive and multimedia-rich platform.
New Capabilities and Features
Some new capabilities and features introduced by OpenAI include:
- Verbal Conversations: Users can now engage in verbal conversations with ChatGPT, bringing together the worlds of Alexa-style voice assistants and powerful large language models (LLMs).
- Visual Search: ChatGPT will allow users to search for answers using images, enabling them to upload a picture of an object and discover what it is or find similar items.
The Future of AI
OpenAI’s push to make ChatGPT a fully integrated, real-time multimedia generative search engine marks a significant step forward in the development of AI. By expanding its capabilities beyond text-based generation, OpenAI is creating a more comprehensive platform that can handle diverse user queries and tasks.
Conclusion
The launch of Browse with Bing and DALL-E 3’s integration with ChatGPT are significant milestones in OpenAI’s efforts to create a more advanced AI platform. As these features become more widespread, users can expect a seamless and multimedia-rich experience when interacting with ChatGPT.
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