ChatGPT Expands Reach, Enhanced Access to Information Beyond 2021

OpenAI recently announced that ChatGPT can now surf information beyond September 2021, noting that its chatbot has been limited since its inception. The news has been trending as GPT lovers see this as a welcome development.

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, OpenAI posted on its X, formerly known as Twitter, the recent update that allows the chatbot to access information beyond 2021.

"Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we'll expand to all users soon. To enable it, choose Browse with Bing in the selector under GPT-4," the company said.

Also, OpenAI said that "Browse with Bing" is now available to users who are using the ChatGPT Plus version, adding that "we'll expand to all users soon".

Earlier on, OpenAI tested a feature that allows its users to access the latest information using the Bing search engine within its ChatGPT Plus. 

The feature was introduced in May but disabled in June due to fears that it could allow users to access paywalls. The new integration works exactly like Bard, which is owned by Microsoft.

A few days back, OpenAI released an update that allows users to interact with the chatbot using the Image or Voice feature, We reported.

This will help users express themselves with the AI assistant and get better replies on what they are asking.

The company said that this feature will be accessible by only its Premium and Enterprise users for the next two weeks. Also, the company said It's making plans to make it available for both Android and iOS users to access through their app settings.

The Company Statement on Monday

• We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you’re talking about. 

• Voice and image give you more ways to use ChatGPT in your life. Snap a picture of a landmark while travelling and have a live conversation about what’s interesting about it. When you’re home, snap pictures of your fridge and pantry to figure out what’s for dinner (and ask follow-up questions for a step-by-step recipe). After dinner, help your child with a math problem by taking a photo, circling the problem set, and having it share hints with both of you.