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- OpenAI just removed the sign-in requirement for ChatGPT search, making it accessible to everyone on chatgpt.com.
- The update strengthens ChatGPT’s position as a direct alternative to Google.
As always, things are moving fast at OpenAI. The AI giant introduced its web search feature to ChatGPT Plus subscribers in late October and then expanded it to free users in December, but it wasn’t stopping there. The final barrier was removed today, and users can now access ChatGPT search without even signing in.
The update was announced on Wednesday afternoon by OpenAI on X, accompanied by a screenshot of ChatGPT search on a logged-out phone screen and a caption reading, “ChatGPT search is now available to everyone on chatgpt.com — no sign up required.”