ChatGPT comes to WhatsApp (and by phone!) 📲
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OpenAI continues to democratize access to artificial intelligence. The company has announced the integration of ChatGPT into WhatsApp and launched a free telephone hotline. These are simple and effective ways to interact with its chatbot anytime, anywhere.
ChatGPT on WhatsApp: as easy as chatting with a friend 💬
Want to talk to ChatGPT without using an app or browser? It’s now possible via WhatsApp. Just add the number +1 (800) 242-8478 to your contacts. No account is required to start. However, there are some limitations: this “light” version of ChatGPT does not include image analysis, voice messages, or access to real-time information. It runs on GPT-4o mini, a streamlined version of OpenAI’s flagship model. It’s ideal for basic tasks like translations or quick drafts.
This feature is available in all countries where OpenAI offers its services. The company is also working on a functionality that will allow users to connect their accounts through WhatsApp, though no launch date has been announced yet.
A free phone hotline: AI on the line📞
For those who prefer audio interaction, OpenAI also offers a free phone hotline in the United States: 1-800-CHATGPT. This service even works with standard telephones. Users are granted 15 minutes of free interaction with the AI, with the option to extend their session by logging into their account.
This option is particularly useful in areas without internet access or for those looking to try a more accessible alternative. OpenAI seems intent on reaching an even broader audience, lowering technological barriers in the process.
An ambitious strategy for accessibility 🌐
With these two new options, OpenAI confirms its ambition: to make ChatGPT universal. The company is exploring other avenues to achieve this goal, such as making ChatGPT Search free (Click here to learn more). During a livestream, Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, discussed a long-term strategy to simplify AI and make it accessible to everyone.
These initiatives mark an important evolution for generative AI. By arriving on WhatsApp and by phone, ChatGPT becomes even more integrated into our daily lives.
Have you already used ChatGPT, or do you use it daily? What do you think of this integration into WhatsApp? Ready to give it a try? Join the conversation in the comments!
Source : OpenAI
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