ChatGPT plugins are officially being rolled out to ChatGPT users.
By giving ChatGPT access to real-time data, people are excited (and concerned) about the potential for plugins to completely disrupt the way we use the internet.
Many are likening plugins to Apple’s revolutionary launch of the App Store. The more you consider the possibilities, the more this comparison makes sense.
Let’s dive into exactly what ChatGPT plugins are, and how you can start using them ASAP!
What are ChatGPT plugins?
ChatGPT plugins are tools that enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities, and take the potential use cases of language models to a whole other level.
Plugins allow ChatGPT to access up-to-date current information(!), run computations and use third-party services.
We already know ChatGPT plugins are being built by Expedia (to help plan your trips), Instacart (so you can order groceries), OpenTable (to book restaurants), and Wolfram (to perform more complicated math questions).
How do ChatGPT plugins work?
The easiest way to understand how plugins work is through an example.
Let’s say you want to book a holiday. First off, you enable the Expedia plugin in a ChatGPT conversation and start asking it questions. You could ask for hotel options, flight details, the cheapest car hire options, the best time of year to travel, and any other travel-related query.
The plugin is connected to Expedia’s huge database of travel services and up-to-date travel information. In seconds you could receive comprehensive, personalized answers to very specific questions such as:
- “Find me the best hotel deals in New York City for the weekend of April 21-23.”
- “What are the cheapest round-trip flights from San Francisco to Paris in May?”
- “Can you recommend a family-friendly resort in Cancun?”
- “Are there any available car rentals at Los Angeles International Airport next Monday?”
- “What is the cancellation policy for the Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago?”
- “What are the top-rated hotels near the Eiffel Tower in Paris?”
- “Show me a list of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.”
Are you starting to see how these plugins can be insanely powerful?
Why are ChatGPT plugins so important?
One of the major drawbacks of using ChatGPT was that it is only trained with data up to 2021. That means it cannot answer any queries about current events. This limited access to the internet can be solved with plugins.
The beauty of plugins is that they enable users to access real-time data and insights from a variety of sources. It makes ChatGPT a much more powerful and versatile tool. You can now get comprehensive answers to questions about things that are happening right now. This is completely new territory.
How can I use ChatGPT plugins?
Plugins are being rolled out to ChatGPT Plus members right now.
If you have ChatGPT Plus, you can join the plugins waitlist today.
Closing thoughts
We are only just beginning to uncover what is possible with these technologies, and it offers a wealth of opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses.
If you’re excited by these opportunities and want to learn more about building AI tools, then make sure you head over to our Discord. We are a community of visionaries, developers, marketers and experts all looking to make the next big thing. If that sounds like you, then consider popping in and saying hello.
