Η Microsoft has started working with her OpenAI, adding ChatGPT to Bing Search. Bing's new addition, although limited to ChatGPT Plus users, allowed the chatbot to access the web and pull the latest information on various topics. This was done in conjunction with Bing AI which was announced in February and is available to Bing users.
However, it appears that ChatGPT Plus users are taking advantage of the integration to bypass paywalls to gain free access to locked data and articles. This was first spotted by r/ChatGPT users who reported that the chatbot allows them to access articles that are usually blocked by a paywall.
This was quickly spotted by team of OpenAI, which has ChatGPT now suspends Bing integration to prevent users from bypassing paywalls. The ChatGPT team confirmed it change on Twitter noting that they are working on a fix for the problem.
OpenAI also updated the σελίδα FAQ to reflect the change and states:
As of July 3, 2023, we've disabled Browsing with Bing beta while we fix it to make it right for content owners. We are working to bring the beta back as quickly as possible and appreciate your understanding!
The problem seems to be with ChatGPT and the way it processes data, as the Bing AI effort itself cannot bypass paywalls.
