OpenAI is making waves with its renowned chatbot, ChatGPT, as it unveils the "Browse with Bing" feature. This latest enhancement is now available to ChatGPT users subscribed to the Plus or Enterprise editions, ushering in a new era of internet access for AI.
OpenAI Rolls Out Internet-Browsing Feature to ChatGPT
According to Gadgets Now, the new internet-browsing feature "Browse with Bing" empowers ChatGPT to access up-to-date information on the web, marking a significant departure from the previous constraint of relying solely on training data that ceased before September 2021.
While there have been existing plugins and applications that allowed ChatGPT to explore the internet, this official release only signifies OpenAI's confidence in ChatGPT's ethical boundaries to navigate the vast landscape of online content, from the best to the most challenging.
At the time, this exciting feature was available across both web and mobile versions, making it accessible to customers who subscribed to the $20 monthly plan.
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Microsoft's Influence on ChatGPT
OpenAI's chatbot has already made its mark as a feature in Microsoft's Bing browser, showcasing a strong collaboration between the two tech giants. Furthermore, the company's AI image generator, DALL-E 3, is now seamlessly integrated with ChatGPT, allowing users to explore deepfakes and creative artwork through the chatbot's user-friendly interface, per Gizmodo.
The road to "Browse with Bing" hasn't been without its bumps. Microsoft initially introduced this feature in its beta phase during the annual Microsoft Build conference in May. However, OpenAI temporarily halted the project due to concerns about how the content was displayed. Rumors suggested the pause was prompted by users finding ways to bypass the paywall.
Despite the challenges, OpenAI has been unwavering in its commitment to enhancing ChatGPT. In September, they relaunched "Browse with Bing" along with the addition of speech-to-text capabilities, allowing users to interact with ChatGPT using an AI-synthesized voice. Moreover, ChatGPT can now comprehend images and respond to user queries based on the visual content.
As the competition in the AI landscape intensifies, OpenAI shows no sign of slowing down. In November 2022, the company is rumored to introduce expanded memory storage and enhanced vision capabilities to the enterprise developer model of ChatGPT. These forthcoming updates could be officially unveiled at the company's developer conference on November 6.
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