ChatGPT Lands on WhatsApp: AI Accessibility Takes a Leap Forward
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OpenAI has announced the arrival of its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, on WhatsApp, marking a meaningful expansion of the AI’s reach. Following Meta’s integration of its AI tools into WhatsApp last week, this move brings the popular conversational AI directly to billions of users worldwide.
Users can now interact with ChatGPT simply by adding the number +1-800-242-8478 to their contacts and sending a message. “you can now talk to ChatGPT via WhatsApp by sending a message to the number 1-800-242-8478,” OpenAI stated in a recent announcement on thursday, December 19, 2024. Though, the company emphasizes that this integration is currently experimental.
OpenAI cautions that the feature’s availability and capabilities may evolve. They recommend users continue utilizing the official ChatGPT website for a more comprehensive experience, citing features like advanced search, higher usage limits, and personalized settings unavailable through the WhatsApp integration.
What to Expect (and What Not to Expect) from ChatGPT on WhatsApp
While readily accessible to whatsapp users in the U.S. and globally, the current version of chatgpt on WhatsApp has limitations. Currently, interactions are text-based only. Unlike some othre AI platforms, this version doesn’t support voice commands, image processing, or visual responses. This contrasts sharply with Meta’s AI, which offers image generation capabilities.
openai assures users that the intelligence behind the WhatsApp version mirrors that of the web version, utilizing the o1-mini ChatGPT language model. This integration represents a significant step towards making advanced AI technology more accessible to a broader audience, leveraging the massive popularity of WhatsApp.
*This article incorporates information from a contributing writer.
How to access ChatGPT on WhatsApp
Users can interact with ChatGPT on WhatsApp by adding the number +1-800-242-8478 to their contacts and sending a message. [1]
Limitations of ChatGPT on WhatsApp
The current version of ChatGPT on WhatsApp only supports text-based interactions and doesn’t have voice commands, image processing, or visual responses. [1]
