ChatGPT can now help you shop smarter with reviews, purchase links and more, here’s how

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One of the major updates is the new shopping experience.

OpenAI has made it clear that the product results are chosen independently and are not ads.

OpenAI has launched a way to use ChatGPT search through WhatsApp.

ChatGPT can now help you shop smarter with reviews, purchase links and more, here’s how

OpenAI has announced some exciting new updates to ChatGPT, making it easier for users to search the web and shop for products directly through the popular AI chatbot. The updates are rolling out gradually and will take a few days to reach everyone. 

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One of the major updates is the new shopping experience. OpenAI says they are experimenting with ways to make it faster and simpler to find, compare, and buy products. Now, when you search for a product, you’ll get improved results that include visual product details, pricing, and reviews. Also, you’ll see direct links to buy the products. It’s worth noting that OpenAI has made it clear that the product results are chosen independently and are not ads. These shopping improvements are rolling out for Plus, Pro, Free, and even logged-out users.

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Another major upgrade is in the search feature itself. OpenAI revealed that search has become one of ChatGPT’s most popular tools, with over 1 billion web searches done just in the past week. To make the experience even better, the company has added trending searches and autocomplete suggestions to help you search faster.

If you prefer messaging apps, there’s good news too. OpenAI has launched a way to use ChatGPT search through WhatsApp. By sending a message to 1-800-ChatGPT (+1-800-242-8478), users can get up-to-date answers, including live sports scores, directly on WhatsApp.

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Citations have also been improved. ChatGPT can now include multiple sources for a single response, making it easier for you to verify the information. The AI giant has also introduced a new ‘highlight’ UI that clearly shows which part of the answer each citation refers to.

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Ayushi Jain

Ayushi Jain

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