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Users question ChatGPT's access to paywalled scientific content

A user on Reddit is questioning whether ChatGPT's web search feature can access paywalled scientific journal content. While the official stance is likely no, the user observes that ChatGPT's ability to cite and understand such articles suggests it might have some form of access. The user is seeking clarification on OpenAI's official position and speculation on the actual capabilities. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the ethical and practical implications of LLM web browsing capabilities regarding copyrighted content.

RANK_REASON User-generated discussion and speculation about a product's capabilities, rather than an official announcement or release.

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Users question ChatGPT's access to paywalled scientific content

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Zeugma91 ·

    Does ChatGPT web search have access to paywalled/subscription content such as scientific journals?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I work as a researcher, and when using 5.6 Work Very High it clearly searches a lot of scientific articles (like hundreds when asked for reviews). I assume that the official answer is no (since we would use ChatGPT to obtain paywalled material fo…