The barrier to ChatGPT's search is now completely lifted, making it a direct rival to Google Search
Back in October of last year, OpenAI, the team behind ChatGPT, introduced its own search engine within the chatbot. Initially, it was exclusive to paying users, but by December, it was made available to everyone. Now, the feature is fully accessible, with no barriers standing in the way of anyone who wants to use it.
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