OpenAI just rolled out the ChatGPT browsing plugin to all ChatGPT Plus members. This is huge news.
ChatGPT’s biggest weakness was that it is limited by its training data, which stops in 2021. That means it couldn’t answer any questions about current news and events.
Well, ChatGPT has just been given access to the internet with the browsing plugin. In this article, we’ll show you how to access the ChatGPT browsing plugin. We’ll also show reveal some of the use cases of this awesome upgrade, together with the prompts you can use to start incorporating them into your daily routines.
How to use the ChatGPT Browsing Plugin
First, you’re going to need to be a ChatGPT Plus member. When you’re a member, adding the Browsing plugin is easy.
Step 1: Click the three dots in the bottom right
Step 2: Click on ‘Settings’
Step 3: Click on ‘Beta features’ and toggle ‘Web browsing’ so it is on
Step 4: In a ChatGPT chat, click the dropdown on ‘GPT-4’, and select ‘Browsing’
Boom, you’re in.
What can you do with the ChatGPT Browsing Plugin?
Connecting ChatGPT to the internet unlocks a whole range of new, incredible use cases. Here are just a few of the ways you could use the ChatGPT Browser plugin.
1. Research for blog posts
If you have a blog, or write any kind of content, then the ChatGPT browsing plugin is a game changer. It takes a lot of time to research and structure articles, and ChatGPT can now help us do both in a fraction of the time it usually takes.
Prompt: I am writing an article about [TOPIC]. I need your help researching about [TOPIC]. Please complete the following research task:
1. Find information about the latest developments in [TOPIC]
2. Write a structured list of notes
2. Travel (itinerary planner)
The next time you’re in a new city and you don’t know what to do, ask ChatGPT to make some recommendations. Now it has access to the internet, it can research all the events and activities in the city that meet your particular preferences.
Prompt: I am in [PLACE] at [TIME]. I like [INTERESTS]. Please create a plan for me this weekend. Give me different options.
3. Brainstorm content ideas
Now ChatGPT has access to the internet, you can ask it to review your social accounts (or those of your competitors). We can ask ChatGPT to take a look at our accounts, and think of content ideas that will resonate with our audience. What’s more, we can ask ChatGPT to use current news and events as inspiration for content ideas.
Prompt: Analyze my page for topics, industry niche, content ideas, and engagement: [LINK]. Then please provide content suggestions based on [XXX] news released on [DATE] that would be suitable for my page/channel.
4. Become a networking god
Networking is key to growth, whether you’re an individual or a business. ChatGPT, with its browsing capabilities, can help you discover relevant events, conferences, and online groups to connect with like-minded individuals or potential leads. It can even provide background on attendees or companies of interest.
Prompt: I am in the [INDUSTRY] industry, and my goal is to [GOAL]. Please find relevant events, conferences, and online groups where I can connect with potential leads. Additionally, provide a brief overview of key attendees or companies that will be of interest.
5. Competitor research
Understanding what your competition is doing is a crucial aspect of any business strategy. ChatGPT can help you assess your competitors’ websites, analyze their strategies, and provide insights to inspire your own content creation and business strategies.
Prompt: Please assess the following competitors' websites: [WEBSITE LINKS / SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS]. Provide an analysis of their content strategy, design, user experience, and any unique features they have. Also, suggest possible strategies or content ideas I could use based on their strengths and weaknesses.
6. Education and research
Whether you’re a student researching a topic for an essay or a professional staying updated with industry trends, ChatGPT can help. By browsing the internet, ChatGPT can compile the most recent studies, statistics, and findings on a particular topic, saving you time and ensuring you have the most current information.
Prompt: I am writing a(n) [essay/article/report] on [TOPIC]. Please find the latest studies, statistics, and developments related to this topic and compile them into a structured list of notes.
Closing thoughts
As people increasingly incorporate ChatGPT into their lives, it becomes more and more important that we learn how to use these tools to stay competitive in life and business.
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