OpenAI's ChatGPT Search is now available for free without the need to log in.

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      ChatGPT is becoming increasingly available to the public. Its ChatGPT Search feature is now offered without the requirement to log in to the well-known chatbot. OpenAI, the parent company, has confirmed that ChatGPT Search will be free to use and functions similarly to a search engine.

      When you visit the ChatGPT website, ChatGPT Search will be prominently displayed with a prompt asking, “What can I help you with?” You can type your question directly into the text box provided. Below the text box, there are buttons labeled “Search” and “Reason.” The Search button allows access to the service without needing to log in, while selecting the Reason button will require you to log in or create an account to utilize ChatGPT.

      The login and sign-up options have been relocated to the left and right sides of the page. Importantly, ChatGPT Search presents additional and more updated information, covering aspects such as live sports scores, news, stock prices, and more. CNET noted that, like other AI tools, the search feature can still produce inaccuracies or “hallucinations.” Users are encouraged to verify facts using the provided links.

      Since its launch in October 2024, ChatGPT Search has posed direct competition to Google's Gemini features as that brand develops its own AI offerings. Google is currently testing a feature known as AI Mode that aims to enhance the contextual experience of its search engine. Other competitors include Anthropic and Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.

      OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the news of ChatGPT Search's public availability with a retweet stating: “Make search great again.”

      This initiative isn't the only upgrade from OpenAI. Microsoft is offering the OpenAI o1 model at no cost through a new option called ‘Think Deeper’ within its Copilot chat. OpenAI’s latest reasoning models are usually only available through paid subscription plans that can cost as much as $200 for access. However, users with a Microsoft account can use the feature powered by the o1 model for free.

      OpenAI has also recently introduced additional tools, including an AI agent named Operator and the o3 mini reasoning model.

      Fionna Agomuoh is a Computing Writer at Digital Trends, covering various topics in the technology domain, including...

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