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OpenAI has removed the login requirement for ChatGPT’s search tool, making it accessible to all users.
The feature, which provides AI-generated answers with a list of sources, was originally launched for paid subscribers in October before expanding to all ChatGPT accounts in December.
Now, it’s available without needing to sign up, putting it in direct competition with search engines like Google and Bing.
In brief:
No account needed – ChatGPT’s search is now free to use for everyone.
Direct competition – It now challenges Google, Bing, and Perplexity.
New features – Search results now include maps, images, and local information.
The AI search platform Perplexity has already been offering web searches without an account and recently integrated TripAdvisor data to display hotel details and ratings.
ChatGPT is also evolving in this space—its latest update brings a more search-engine-like experience, including maps, images, and descriptions of local attractions.
If I don’t need to sign in, does that mean I can finally escape my 2011 email address?