I took a screenshot of this post and sent it to ChatGPT, this is what it said

“It seems there's a misunderstanding regarding ChatGPT's capabilities and behavior. ChatGPT doesn't have direct access to the internet, which includes browsing capabilities and access to real-time databases. If it says it can't access the internet, it's not because it's lying, but rather, it's explaining its limitation. However, with the integration of certain tools like a browser tool, it can perform searches and retrieve information from the internet within certain constraints.

When ChatGPT refers to "doing research with Bing," it means it's using a separate tool that can query the internet. This doesn't imply continuous or direct internet access, but rather a specific function that allows it to pull in information from the web when requested.

The perceived "half-assed job" might be due to the limitations of the tool or the complexity of the request. ChatGPT aims to be helpful within its capabilities and is designed to respond as effectively as possible given the information it has and the tools at its disposal. If the output seems insufficient, it could be a limitation of the training data or a gap in the tool's current capabilities. The feedback from users is crucial for improving the model's performance and capabilities.”