OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, made a significant announcement at the company’s inaugural developer conference, OpenAI DevDay. ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, has received an extensive upgrade, enabling it to offer users more up-to-date and accurate information. This development comes as a response to the growing demand for real-time knowledge and marks a significant step forward.
ChatGPT initially debuted with information only up to September 2021 when it was introduced to the public in November of the same year. However, the latest update extends its knowledge base to include events and information up to April 2023. This expansion is a game-changer, as it now empowers users to inquire about world events and developments that have occurred in the past two years, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier this year, OpenAI introduced the ‘Browse with Bing’ feature, which allowed users to retrieve information from the internet. However, this process was time-consuming and relied on data external to the chatbot’s training. With this latest upgrade, ChatGPT, powered by GPT-4 Turbo, can access more up-to-date knowledge directly from its training, eliminating the need for external browsing. Sam Altman expressed OpenAI’s commitment to keeping the chatbot’s knowledge base current to avoid such limitations in the future.
In addition to the expanded knowledge base, ChatGPT, powered by GPT-4 Turbo, boasts several enhanced features. It can now process images as prompts, providing a more comprehensive and interactive experience. The chatbot is also better equipped to answer queries with greater precision by referencing up to 300 pages of a book, making it a valuable resource for information-seeking users. Furthermore, ChatGPT can lend its assistance in software development, making it a versatile tool for developers.
While ChatGPT’s upgrade is a significant milestone, it’s important to note that not all users will have immediate access to the latest knowledge. OpenAI has clarified that customers who have paid for access to GPT-4 Turbo, the company’s most capable Large Language Model (LLM), will be among the first to benefit from ChatGPT’s extended knowledge base. GPT-4 Turbo is currently in preview for developers and is slated for a broader release in the coming weeks.
With this transformative update, ChatGPT is poised to become an even more invaluable resource for users seeking current and accurate information. OpenAI remains committed to keeping its knowledge base up-to-date and anticipates a bright future for the chatbot, with its enhanced capabilities and real-time access to the world’s evolving events.
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