ChatGPT, the OpenAI chatbot, has evolved significantly from its first version GPT-3.5 to the recent GPT-4, reserved for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. But, the chatbot has just passed a new major step, let us detail it for you
ChatGPT, the chatbot developed by OpenAI, has gone through several milestones in its evolution. Its initial availability with GPT-3.5, then the launch of GPT-4, available only to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, were important milestones. Testing has been carried out by some privileged users, and the platform has been improved to meet regulatory requirements, especially in Europe where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could have hindered the development of ChatGPT if adequate measures were not taken. had not been taken.
Indeed, the GDPR imposes strict rules on the way in which the personal data of users is processed. This means that ChatGPT must be designed in a way that respects these rules, for example by ensuring that users’ data is stored securely and allowing them to control the use of their data. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in ChatGPT being banned from operating in Europe.
Today, OpenAI has taken another step by not only launching its iPhone app, but also introducing major changes to how ChatGPT works, including plugin integration and internet access.
Plugins: like superpowers
ChatGPT plugins are custom, tool-like modules that can be integrated into the chatbot to improve user experience and add new features. Thanks to these plugins, you can adapt the chatbot to your specific needs.
Whether you’re in hospitality, retail, or education, you can customize ChatGPT to suit a variety of use cases. For example, he can perform specific tasks like booking flights or buying groceries. Although the current offer of plugins is somewhat disorganized, OpenAI is working to improve their management. Think of it as an App Store, like the iPhone’s. There, we are rather on the first steps of the App Store…
Internet access: an up-to-date source of information
One of the limitations of ChatGPT is that its knowledge base has stopped in 2021. Although it can be enriched by user contributions, it can quickly become outdated. Internet access allows ChatGPT to circumvent this limitation by allowing it to summarize recent articles, search for recent studies, or retrieve up-to-date financial data.
For example, you can ask it to look up recent changes in gas prices. For developers, this also means that ChatGPT can use newer technical documentation. Additionally, ChatGPT is able to cite its sources, providing links to the information it uses, much like Google Bard or Bing Chat.
However, this feature still has limitations. It may be slow and encounter errors, as the ChatGPT bot may be blocked on certain pages. She consults only a few sources, and this may limit her analysis. Moreover, ChatGPT only consults sources in English language, which is also an important limitation.
How to Enable Internet Access on ChatGPT
To enable Internet access on ChatGPT, you need to follow a few simple steps:
- Activate the option Web Browsing in the settings in Beta features.
- Select model GPT-4 Web Browsing.
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