It’s broadly available to free and paid users, but there are practical limits (source coverage, blocked sites, occasional errors, and quota/policy differences). OpenAI+2OpenAI Help Center+2

Below is a concise, recorder-ready explanation + a step-by-step demo you can show in an 18–22s social short, plus the freedom/limitations you must tell your audience.

Quick truth checklist (one line each)

• Real-time web search + links + summaries — yes. OpenAI+1

• Available to Free users (and Plus/Pro/Enterprise) in most regions — yes; rollout completed for many accounts. OpenAI Help Center+1

• Gives direct answers (lists, prices, links) when sources supply them — usually, but depends on site access and freshness. Reuters

• Some sites block crawlers (e.g., Amazon) so product listings from those sites might be missing. Tom’s Guide

How to demonstrate on camera — step-by-step (for an 18–22s short)

Record these clips in order, keep each short — the whole sequence fits 18–22s.

1. Hook (2s): on camera say:
   “ChatGPT just launched a NEW Search feature — and it’s insane!”

2. Show the interface (screen recording, 5–7s):

   • Open chatgpt.com or the ChatGPT app. (If Search is available you’ll see search-enabled results or a “Search”/web-enabled response option.) OpenAI Help Center

   • Type your demo query:
     Best laptop under 50,000 INR

   • Hit Enter and let ChatGPT produce its answer (it often displays a concise ranked list + short summaries + source links on the side or inline). Show the screen as it displays the list with prices/links. (If ChatGPT shows a shopping panel, highlight that.) Reuters+1

3. Example result voiceover (4–5s): while the results are visible speak:
   “It gave a direct list with prices and links — all on one screen.” — (be transparent: prices come from sources and may change; Amazon results may be blocked). Tom’s Guide+1

4. Quick comparison + CTA (2s): on camera:
   “Faster and cleaner than Google for quick summaries — follow for daily AI updates!”

Total: ≈18–22s.

What you should say ON-SCREEN (short truthful lines)

• “ChatGPT Search shows ranked sources + short summaries.” OpenAI

• “Prices and links appear when available — but some sites (like Amazon) may be blocked.” Tom’s Guide

• “Feature is available for free users too (OpenAI rolled it out broadly).” OpenAI Help Center+1

Is it free? Pricing & access (simple)

• Yes — ChatGPT Search is available to free users in supported regions; logged-out users may also see search results in some setups. Paid tiers (Plus/Pro/Enterprise) still exist and offer higher limits, faster models, and advanced research/agent features. OpenAI Help Center+1

• There may be usage quotas, rate limits, or feature differences between Free and paid plans for advanced agent/deep-research workflows. Pro/Enterprise users get expanded limits and priority. ChatGPT+1

Main limitations & caveats to call out (important for transparency)

1. Source coverage: Some websites block crawlers or OpenAI’s bots (e.g., Amazon blocks certain access), so results may omit those sources. Always open the linked sources to verify. Tom’s Guide

2. Freshness & regional price changes: Prices and stock change fast — ChatGPT shows prices found in sources but they may already be outdated. Always click the links. Reuters

3. Hallucinations & summarization errors: ChatGPT is better at summarizing now, but still can misinterpret or overconfidently state things; check the original articles. OpenAI Help Center

4. Privacy & provenance: ChatGPT shows source links and sometimes structured shopping panels — be mindful of disclosure and that outputs are AI-generated. OpenAI

5. Rate limits / fair-use: Free access may be throttled under high load; advanced research/agents may require paid plans. ChatGPT+1

Sample demo prompt you can type (verbatim)

Best laptop under 50,000 INR — give 4 options, short pros/cons, approximate prices, and links to reliable retail pages.

If ChatGPT returns a list, show each item briefly and tap the source links on camera to show provenance.