Observed Signal · Jun 28, 2023 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
ChatGPT Browsing with Bing for Plus iOS
OpenAI's ChatGPT iOS app now supports browsing the web using Microsoft Bing, but only for ChatGPT Plus subscribers at $20 per month. The feature, described as "Browsing", lets Plus users access current information beyond ChatGPT's training data, while free users are shown a message that current data cannot be provided. Bing integration is already in beta in the ChatGPT Web App, and Microsoft has announced at its Build event that Bing will become the default search engine for ChatGPT. To enable browsing in the iOS app, users must go to Settings > New Features > Browsing, select GPT-4, and choose "Browse with Bing". An Android app is expected soon. If browsing is disabled, responses revert to data from 2021. The update reflects a broader move to integrate live web data into AI chat experiences through collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft.
Incremental feature update enabling Bing browsing for ChatGPT Plus users; limited scope
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- ChatGPT iOS app can browse the web via Bing for Plus subscribers
- Plus subscribers pay $20 per month
- Free users cannot access current data; responses capped at 2021
- Bing browsing integration is in beta in the ChatGPT Web App
- Enable Browsing by Settings > New Features > Browsing, choose GPT-4 and Browse with Bing
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