ChatGPT rolls with the times! OpenAI rolls out major update, moves beyond 2021 timeline to latest web browsing capability

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ChatGPT creator OpenAI has revealed a significant upgrade to its conversational AI model. ChatGPT users will now be able to do real-time internet browsing, marking a substantial evolution from its previous static knowledge base, which was last updated in September 2021.

Real-Time Access For Premium Users

With this update, premium users can now ask the chatbot questions about current events and access the latest news. While ChatGPT's real-time browsing feature is currently behind a paywall, OpenAI has stated its intention to make it accessible to all users in the near future.

ChatGPT, like other similar AI systems, relies on vast datasets to generate human-like responses to user queries, and it is expected to revolutionise how people seek information online. However, its primary limitation has been its lack of access to real-time information, leaving users with outdated responses.

According to BBC, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, a professor of business psychology at University College London, highlighted the significance of this update, stating, «Now, you can treat this as a source of the latest news, gossip, and current events.»
He noted that ChatGPT's ability to provide quick responses to pressing questions could change how users obtain information but also cautioned that without proper sourcing, the information provided might be misleading.

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OpenAI has been under scrutiny from US regulators due to concerns about ChatGPT generating false information, and the company has been working with authorities to address these concerns.

Ethical & Privacy Concerns

This significant update also raises ethical and privacy