What’s New with ChatGPT?
OpenAI has turned the dial up to eleven with its latest ChatGPT enhancements. As announced on September 27, 2023, the beloved AI chatbot can now browse the web, offering users current and authoritative information on demand. Gone are the days of asking it about the year 2021—isn’t that a relief for everyone?
How It Works
The browsing feature is currently available for Plus and Enterprise users operating on the GPT-4 model. For the average Joe or Jane, fear not! OpenAI promises that this web-browsing marvel will soon trickle down to non-premium users, though details remain vague. So, keep your eyes peeled (but not too peeled—we don’t want any eye injuries here)!
Capabilities and Limitations
This impressive upgrade means that ChatGPT can now provide live links to sources, helping users fact-check and explore topics further. No more taking a chatbot’s word as gospel without any backup. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that with great browsing power comes great responsibility. OpenAI is still fine-tuning the browsing experience, and it has been known to throw the occasional “hallucination” in its responses. You wouldn’t want your dinner conversation to turn into a debate on historical events that never happened, would you?
Previous Roadblocks
Before this browsing breakthrough, ChatGPT’s knowledge was stuck in a two-year time capsule, leading to some awkward conversations about recent happenings. The company noted mixed results in past attempts to implement this feature, with beta versions occasionally crossing some serious ethical lines—such as bypassing paywalls. Apparently, not all superheroes wear capes; some wear beta testing badges instead.
What’s Next?
Alongside this web miracle, OpenAI also unveiled its multimodal capabilities just days prior. That’s right! ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak—making it more like your chatty uncle at Thanksgiving than a simple AI. Users will enjoy voice interactions and can even upload images for interpretation. How long until we’re just hanging out and watching movies with ChatGPT? Don’t tempt me!
Looking Forward
With all these upgrades rolling out, anticipation is building for OpenAI DevDay on November 6 in San Francisco. What other surprises does OpenAI have in its wizard’s hat? Will ChatGPT learn how to cook your favorite meal? Only time will tell!
