OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus Limits Search to Bing
TECHDIGEST– OpenAI has announced that subscribers to ChatGPT Plus can now use a new feature called Browsing to have ChatGPT search Bing for answers to questions. Browsing is available on both the iOS and Android ChatGPT apps.
OpenAI says that Browsing is particularly useful for queries relating to current events and other information that “extend[s] beyond [ChatGPT’s] original training data.” When Browsing is disabled, ChatGPT’s knowledge cuts off in 2021.
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While Browsing certainly makes ChatGPT a more useful assistant, particularly for research, some users have expressed concerns about the fact that ChatGPT is limited to searching Bing. Bing is not the most popular search engine, and it has been criticized in the past for serving biased results.
OpenAI has also announced that tapping on a search result in the ChatGPT app will now take you directly to the respective point in the conversation. These changes are rolling out this week.
The new Browsing feature in ChatGPT Plus is a welcome addition, but it is important to be aware of the limitations of Bing. Users who are concerned about bias or accuracy may want to consider using a different search engine.
