Link: GPT-5 Thinking in ChatGPT is shockingly good at search and demonstrates the potential of combining tool calling with chain-of-thought reasoning (Simon Willison/Simon Willison's Weblog)

GPT-5, also known as Research Goblin, has significantly enhanced the utility of ChatGPT as a search tool. Its capability of delving into complex queries and generating detailed answers has markedly evolved since the earlier versions.

Simon Willison has begun to rely heavily on GPT-5 for conducting intricate internet searches, noting that it provides comprehensive and efficient results even for trivial inquiries.

Utilizing voice commands via the iPhone voice keyboard, Willison interacts with his Research Goblin on the go, making the search experience both efficient and engaging.

Despite the search being occasionally slow, the detailed outcome and the process transparency justify the wait, setting a new standard in the search domain.

Throughout his testing, Willison has appreciated how GPT-5 handles a wide array of tasks, proving more effective than manual searches, particularly when used on mobile devices.

Moreover, the integration of advanced search tools and reasoning capabilities within GPT-5 exemplifies a significant leap in AI-driven search technology, suggesting a promising future for this application. #

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