OpenAI has created a buzz by launching ChatGPT to WhatsApp for the very first time free of cost. This absolutely exciting new feature allows users to interact with the AI just as they would do with a friend or even with Meta’s own AI integrated into the messaging application.
This came as the 10th reveal in the ‘12 Days of OpenAI’ celebration, where are company hinted that some of the announcements will be monumental such as Sora, whereas the other might be delightful for the users.
After the launch, anybody around the globe can add CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) as a contact on WhatsApp to have a conversation with it. The initiative aims to make AI more accessible to those who may have limited data plans making sure that everybody can engage with the technology.
WhatsApp stands as one of the most popularly used platforms for messaging with over 2.7 billion users, gaining a foothold on this platform is essential for OpenAI, especially with the increasing interest in MetaAI. In the US, users are able to call ChatGPT for voice conversation making use of the same technology that powers the Realtime API.
In a lot of regions, reliable access to high-speed internet can be costly and unavailable prompting users to rely on applications like WhatsApp for data services that do not demand a stable connection. With ChatGPT on WhatsApp, users would be able to pose questions like they are chatting with a person while avoiding the complexities of the ChatGPT app.
The same GPT-4o mini model is used for the operation of the free version of ChatGPT, OpenAI suggests that users can use it to get help with creative writing, seeking recommendations for travel, recipes, etc, brainstorming ideas, and more. Users can also engage in a casual conversation about some trivia, a current event, or a hobby.
