It is important to note that not everyone is eligible to use ChatGPT’s browse the web feature, as it is locked behind a paywall. At the time of writing, OpenAI has restricted the feature to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users who pay a monthly fee to access a more advanced version of the chatbot. Is it worth paying for access? That depends on what you need. OpenAI describes several use cases for this updated version of its chatbot.
For example, it can now provide users with up-to-the-minute information on a wide variety of topics, ranging across news, stock market updates, sports scores, weather forecasts, and more. Unlike traditional search engines that only present data and leave the responsibility of processing that data and drawing conclusions from it to the user, ChatGPT can present conclusions of its own and even make suggestions to chart out the best plan of action.
This ability could prove to be invaluable for professionals who work in fields like finance, research, and data analysis, where accurate and current information is critical. It can even help content creators and assist them in generating content that incorporates the latest trends and developments, thereby keeping content fresh and engaging for their audience. While it is too early to comment on how well it actually works in its new avatar, ChatGPT will almost certainly be able to provide users with more informative, helpful, and up-to-date responses.