Launch of ChatGPT for Windows: a new app with limited access for subscribers 💻

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On October 18, 2024, OpenAI released a version of ChatGPT specifically designed for Windows, available for download on the Microsoft Store. This app offers a clean interface similar to the one available on macOS since June 2024, allowing users to interact with AI directly without needing a browser. For now, this version is limited to subscribers. OpenAI has planned a testing phase to prepare for a larger-scale public rollout.

A Test Version for ChatGPT Subscribers: A Temporary Exclusive🔒

Only subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Education plans have access to this new Windows app, providing them with an exclusive beta experience. OpenAI chose this approach to fine-tune the final version by collecting feedback from subscribers. By limiting access, the company ensures a gradual rollout and can address any bugs and limitations before opening it to the general public. This testing phase is part of OpenAI’s commitment to delivering robust and stable versions.

An Intuitive Interface and Optimized Features for Windows🖥️

The ChatGPT app on Windows includes most of the features available on the Mac version but is designed for smooth and fast use on this platform. With a dedicated window, users can ask ChatGPT questions and receive answers without needing to open a browser. The app also offers a « Alt + Space » keyboard shortcut for instant access.

Available features allow users to :

• Upload files and photos directly in the app for easier sharing;
• Access ChatGPT’s advanced model, known as « o1, » which is capable of more sophisticated reasoning and better handling of complex dialogues.

Enhanced Security Following a macOS Security Issue🔐

While the app already includes interesting features, some highly anticipated options are still missing. An advanced voice mode, for example, which would enable voice interactions with ChatGPT, is under development and expected in future updates.

Data security has also been enhanced following a vulnerability detected in the macOS version, which allowed certain conversations to be stored in plain text—a vulnerability that OpenAI quickly addressed. Now, all data is encrypted locally to ensure maximum privacy.

Public access expected by late 2024 🌍

OpenAI aims to make the app accessible to all users by the end of the year. By offering this temporary exclusivity to subscribers, the company ensures that the app is tested in a controlled environment while meeting the immediate needs of its loyal users. This approach also allows for subscriber feedback integration, feature adjustments, and stability optimization.

Commitment to making AI accessible across all platforms 🌐

OpenAI’s ambition is to make ChatGPT accessible on all major platforms, from Windows and macOS to the web. Through continuous improvements and new features with each update, OpenAI seeks to meet the diverse needs of users, whether they are professionals, students, or simply curious individuals.

OpenAI reaffirms its commitment to democratizing AI access by providing an accessible, high-performing, and privacy-respecting conversational tool.

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