Introducing ChatGPT Search: A New Way to Explore the Web
Thanks to a simple extension, ChatGPT can become your default search engine on Chrome. With the rise of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has launched its ChatGPT search tool, currently available only to Premium subscribers (currently ChatGPT Plus, and soon Edu and Enterprise). However, it should be available to all users in the coming months.
How Does It Work?
The idea is to launch a web search via ChatGPT, in natural language. You then get an answer that is supposed to be reliable and, above all, fully sourced. This can be anything from the latest news to sports results or weather forecasts.
What’s the Extension?
For those who already have access to this feature, the publisher offers a web browser extension to make ChatGPT your default search engine. For the moment, it’s only available for Google’s Chrome browser.
How to Use the Extension
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search extension for Chrome gives you direct access to ChatGPT as your default search engine. The idea is to enter your search queries directly in your browser’s address bar to obtain results presented via ChatGPT’s interface, with the sources specified in the answer.
Tips and Tricks
Note that it is even possible to redirect a query to Google search by typing "!g [your query]" directly in the browser’s URL bar. Of course, you can always return to Google as your default search engine by deactivating the extension. Note that there are similar extensions for Firefox, but that these are not official and are therefore not recommended.
Conclusion
ChatGPT Search is a game-changer in the world of search engines. With its natural language interface and fully sourced answers, it’s a powerful tool for anyone looking for accurate and reliable information. If you’re a Chrome user, be sure to give it a try and experience the future of search.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Is the extension only available for Chrome?
A: Yes, for now. However, OpenAI has hinted that it will be available for other browsers in the future. - Q: Can I use ChatGPT Search with other search engines?
A: Yes, you can redirect a query to Google search by typing "!g [your query]" directly in the browser’s URL bar. - Q: Is the extension official?
A: Yes, it is an official extension from OpenAI. - Q: Are there any limitations to using ChatGPT Search?
A: Yes, it’s currently only available to Premium subscribers. However, it should be available to all users in the coming months.