OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, recently announced the temporary disabling of a new feature in their AI chatbot app. The feature, called "ChatGPT Browse with Bing," allowed users to search the internet and obtain answers to their questions. However, OpenAI identified a problem that needs to be fixed, prompting the temporary removal of the feature.
The Browse with Bing feature was exclusively available to subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, a paid version of the chatbot. It enabled ChatGPT to access the most up-to-date information on the internet, even beyond its original training. By utilizing Bing's search engine, ChatGPT could provide information on current events worldwide.
OpenAI acknowledged that the Browse with Bing feature occasionally presented information in unintended ways. For instance, when users requested the full text of a website link, the chatbot might display the complete text when it was not intended to do so. To address this issue and respect content owners' rights, OpenAI made the decision to disable the feature on July 3, 2023. They are actively working to rectify the problem and plan to reinstate the feature as soon as possible, appreciating the understanding of their users.
The Browse with Bing feature is crucial as it enables ChatGPT to access more recent and accurate information. Without this feature, the chatbot's knowledge is limited to what it learned until 2021. Consequently, if users inquire about events occurring after 2021, such as the winner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, ChatGPT cannot provide the correct answer.
It's worth noting that some users found a way to bypass paywalls by leveraging ChatGPT's Bing integration. This allowed them to access paid content without payment. To prevent this unauthorized access, OpenAI opted to temporarily disable the feature while they work on resolving the issue.
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