ChatGPT comes to WhatsApp — here's how to message the AI chatbot for free
This is the tenth announcement in the 12 Days of OpenAI extravaganza, where the company said some days would be big — like Sora — and other "stocking stuffers".
Today's announcement will allow people to add 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478) as a contact in WhatsApp from anywhere in the world. This is a way to let people engage with AI even if they're on a low-data mobile connection.
WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps globally with more than 2.7 billion users, expected to surpass 3 billion next year. It is an important platform for OpenAI to get access to, especially with the growing popularity of MetaAI
Users in the U.S. can call ChatGPT and have a voice conversation with the AI. This uses the same technology behind Advanced Voice.