ChatGPT Search will now be accessible to all users with an account on OpenAI’s mobile apps and website, the AI company announced at an event on Monday. This marks a significant shift as the feature, which was previously only available to paid subscribers, is now available to all users who are logged into their ChatGPT accounts, regardless of their subscription status. OpenAI has also claimed that the feature is now both improved and advanced, providing a more seamless and efficient experience for users.
OpenAI initially launched ChatGPT Search in November 2024, with the company stating that it would continue to improve the search engine and eventually expand its capabilities. As part of its promise, OpenAI has delivered on both fronts, offering an advanced search engine that now includes a variety of innovative features. ChatGPT Search is now optimized for mobile devices, offering a smooth and efficient search experience on smartphones and tablets.
In addition to the mobile optimization, OpenAI has also integrated an advanced voice search mode into the ChatGPT Search feature. This allows users to ask questions and receive answers via voice commands, adding a hands-free element to the search process. This is a notable step forward for OpenAI, as it gives users a more versatile tool to interact with the search engine, which is designed to offer a more intuitive and natural search experience compared to traditional search engines.
By offering an AI-driven alternative to traditional search engines, OpenAI is positioning itself as a serious competitor to established players like Google. The integration of advanced natural language processing tools promises to enhance the accuracy and relevance of search results. This makes ChatGPT Search not just a tool for retrieving a list of links, but an intelligent assistant capable of offering more meaningful, context-aware answers to user queries. For users seeking more than just links to browse, ChatGPT Search presents an appealing option that promises to redefine the search experience.
As OpenAI continues to refine its capabilities, new features are being added. Real-time video and screen sharing capabilities have been introduced to the Advanced Voice Mode of its ChatGPT AI chatbot. This new feature allows users to share their screens with ChatGPT and request feedback on various tasks. For example, users can now ask the AI to help solve complex math problems by showing the process on their screens. To activate video or screen sharing, users will notice a video icon at the bottom left of the ChatGPT chat window, and by tapping on a three-dot menu, the “Share Screen” option will be revealed.
This feature was first hinted at in May when GPT-4 demonstrated its ability to observe and describe actions in a game through a conversational lens. While there were delays in rolling out the vision feature, OpenAI has now made it available to users, with the capability currently accessible on iOS and Android mobile apps for ChatGPT Teams, Plus, and Pro users. It will be available to ChatGPT Enterprise and Edu subscribers in January. However, it’s important to note that the advanced voice mode will not be available in several EU countries due to regional restrictions.
With these new features, OpenAI is taking significant steps toward enhancing its user experience and pushing the boundaries of what AI-driven tools can offer. As it continues to refine and expand its offerings, the company is positioning itself as a major player in the search engine space, redefining how users interact with information online.
