This guide will explain how to access real-time data using ChatGPT.

Navigate to theChatGPT websiteand sign on, if necessary.

Start a conversation with ChatGPT and in the prompt, request that it access real-time data for its response.

Searching real time data with ChatGPT.

In this example, ChatGPT searched for “Latest news stories July 18, 2024.”

ChatGPT will rely on the first results it receives when accessing real-time data.

It may also rely exclusively on one or two sources.

Searching for the Real Time Data Assistant GPT.

To use them, selectExplore GPTsin the top-left.

Then, search through the available options.

Two that we found particularly capable areReal-Time Data AssistantandWebPilot.

The real-time option also lets ChatGPT remain more relevantcompared to the competitionin between major updates to its training data.