OpenAI enhances ChatGPT Search with improved accuracy and reasoning options
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OpenAI has updated ChatGPT Search to improve accuracy, reduce hallucinations, and enhance summary reliability. The update also includes better detection of shopping intent and improved answer formatting. Additionally, OpenAI introduced GPT-5 Thinking with adjustable reasoning effort levels, ranging from Light to Heavy. The enhancements aim to provide more precise and useful search results, better summarization, and more controlled reasoning capabilities. These changes are part of a broader effort to make ChatGPT Search more competitive with other AI-powered search tools like Google AI Mode.
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19.09.2025 02:10 1 articles · 10d ago
ChatGPT Search updated with improved accuracy and reasoning options
OpenAI has rolled out significant updates to ChatGPT Search, enhancing its accuracy, reducing hallucinations, and improving the detection of shopping intent. Additionally, GPT-5 Thinking with adjustable reasoning effort levels has been introduced, allowing users to control the depth of reasoning in their queries. These updates are part of a broader effort to make ChatGPT Search more competitive and useful.
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- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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ChatGPT Search now provides more accurate and reliable summaries of search results.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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The update reduces the frequency of hallucinations, improving the overall quality of answers.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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ChatGPT Search better detects shopping intent, showing relevant products when desired.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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Answers are now better formatted for quick understanding without losing detail.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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GPT-5 Thinking introduces adjustable reasoning effort levels, ranging from Light to Heavy.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10
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The GPT-5 Thinking levels are internally referred to as 'juice' values, with Standard set at 18, Extended at 64, Light at 5, and Heavy at 200.
First reported: 19.09.2025 02:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ChatGPT Search is now smarter as OpenAI takes on Google Search — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 19.09.2025 02:10