OpenAI’s ChatGPT Secures Top Spot in Wikipedia’s Most Read Articles
By James Pebenito • December 7, 2023
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Secures Top Spot in Wikipedia’s Most Read Articles
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has surpassed major events and sports-related articles to become the most-read topic on English Wikipedia. The model’s popularity has surged due to its exceptional capacity to hold natural and clear conversations with users, positioning it as a preferred information and communication source. ChatGPT’s 49.5 million page views marked a dramatic shift, surpassing popular items such as “Deaths in 2023,” “2023 Cricket World Cup,” and “Indian Premier League.”
According to the Wikimedia Foundation, there were approximately 84 billion page views on English Wikipedia pages combined in 2023. The rise of ChatGPT to the top of the list indicates a radical shift in user preferences and the growing dependence of users on AI-powered platforms for information and communication. This achievement highlights the extensive usage of ChatGPT and its significant influence on the digital environment.
Function for Real-Time Web Browsing
The real-time web browsing functionality was added back to ChatGPT in September 2023 by OpenAI, expanding its usefulness for both home and business customers. After being briefly removed in May due to worries about online paywalls, the feature has been brought back with enhanced safeguards to respect website permissions.
With the help of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, ChatGPT can generate information in real-time and become dynamic. For consumers looking for the most recent information on a range of subjects, including travel planning, product reviews, and industry trends, this improvement is quite helpful.
Customized GPT Models Empower Subscribers
By enabling subscribers to develop personalized GPT models, OpenAI has improved the ChatGPT experience even further. This functionality streamlines AI interaction while catering to power users and organizations. A more automatic and customized experience is available to subscribers by doing away with the need for lengthy manual prompts.
ChatGPT’s status as a trailblazing conversational AI model is cemented by its continuous development and its status as the most-read topic on Wikipedia. ChatGPT is expected to have an even greater impact on user engagement and information exchange as long as users embrace and utilize its features.