OpenAI's New Update: ChatGPT Can Finally Surf the Web!
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Chapter 1: ChatGPT's Connection to the Internet
Exciting developments have emerged for ChatGPT users who have longed for the chatbot to access the internet. OpenAI has revealed that ChatGPT can now connect to the web through new add-on features. This advancement allows the chatbot to retrieve live information from online sources, greatly enhancing its conversational abilities.
Previously, ChatGPT was restricted to the data from its training sets, which concluded in 2021. With the introduction of these add-ons, the chatbot can now browse the web and engage with specific websites. This evolution could change ChatGPT into a versatile tool for numerous services and platforms.
Section 1.1: Enhancing User Experience
OpenAI's announcement likens this update to granting other services "eyes and ears" through ChatGPT. The company even showcased a video demonstrating how users can utilize ChatGPT to search for recipes and obtain necessary ingredients from Instacart. The chatbot automatically compiles the shopping list and directs users to the appropriate website for completing their order.
The video titled "Open AI announces a NEW Era for ChatGPT!" provides insight into how this update enhances the user experience.
OpenAI has indicated that these add-ons will initially be accessible to a select group of users. Currently, there are 11 additional add-ons for various external sites, including Expedia, OpenTable, Kayak, Klarna Shopping, and Zapier. OpenAI also offers its own features, such as one that interprets code and another called Browsing, which enables ChatGPT to gather information from the internet.
Subsection 1.1.1: Real-Time Information Access
For instance, when a user inquired about comparing box office sales of Oscar-winning films to newly released movies, ChatGPT utilized the Browsing add-on to search for sources before providing an answer. This kind of real-time information retrieval was not possible prior to the introduction of add-ons.
Section 1.2: Safety and Security Measures
It is important to note that this experimental feature shares similarities with Microsoft's new Bing engine, which also uses a technology that supplies GPT-4-based information to its chatbot from the web. However, OpenAI’s add-on capabilities extend beyond just providing real-time data; they can also connect to application programming interfaces, allowing it to "perform actions on behalf of the user," as outlined in the company's documentation.
With this advancement comes safety and security considerations regarding ChatGPT acting on users' behalf. OpenAI has acknowledged these concerns and has "implemented numerous protective measures," including restricting the initial availability of add-ons to a limited number of users.
The company has stated that priority will be given to a small group of developers and paying ChatGPT Plus subscribers for early access to these features, while others can join a waitlist. I'm eager to see how this breakthrough will elevate ChatGPT's capabilities and potentially revolutionize our interactions with various services and websites!
Chapter 2: The Future of AI with ChatGPT
The second video, "Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO on GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #367," dives deeper into the implications of these advancements in AI technology.
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