OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Search, transforming the earlier SearchGPT prototype into a full-fledged web search feature integrated directly into the ChatGPT platform. This new tool aims to provide users with current information from across the internet.
Search will be available at chatgpt.com, as well as on desktop and mobile apps. All ChatGPT Plus and Team users, as well as SearchGPT waitlist users, will have access today. Enterprise and Edu users will get access in the next few weeks.
Key Features
The new search functionality, powered by a specialized version of GPT-4o, offers:
- Real-time access to web information
- Photo integration from online sources
- Sports scores and statistics
- Current news updates
- Stock market information
- Source attribution and links
- Follow-up question capability
Search Implementation
Users can access web search in two ways:
- Automatic activation based on query content
- Manual activation via a new web search icon
Source Attribution
The platform provides comprehensive source attribution through:
- In-line citations
- Sidebar references
- Direct links to licensed content providers
- Specialized sourcing for election-related content from AP and Reuters
Availability and Rollout
The feature is being released in phases:
- Initial access for ChatGPT Plus and Team users on mobile and web
- Enterprise and educational users will receive access in coming weeks
- Free tier users will gain access in a subsequent rollout phase
This launch represents OpenAI's significant step into the web search domain, offering users integrated access to current information while maintaining transparency through source attribution.
