OpenAI disables Browse with Bing feature in ChatGPT following paywall bypass discovery

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has taken the decision to disable the “Browse with Bing” feature in ChatGPT after users discovered that it could be used to bypass paywalls on different web publications. This feature was exclusively available to subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI’s premium tier chatbot.

The “Browse” beta feature was introduced by OpenAI to enhance user experience by providing real-time information from the web, thereby increasing the accuracy and relevance of AI responses. However, OpenAI recently?acknowledged?that if users specifically requested a URL’s full text, the feature could inadvertently fulfill this request, potentially infringing upon the rights of content owners.

To address this issue and respect the rights of content owners, OpenAI has temporarily disabled the Browse with Bing feature in?ChatGPT. The company is actively working on a solution and assures users that the feature will be restored once the problem is resolved. OpenAI aims to rectify the situation and prioritize the content owners’ interests.

Moreover, it also expressed its gratitude to ChatGPT Plus subscribers for their invaluable feedback and assistance in testing the browsing feature. The beta phase has allowed OpenAI to gather valuable insights and learn from the users’ experiences, ensuring a more refined browsing feature in the future.

In the evolving landscape of AI, OpenAI’s decision to disable the Browse with Bing feature demonstrates its commitment to transparency, ethics, and respecting the intellectual property of content creators.