OpenAI, the world-renowned artificial intelligence lab, took a significant leap forward in the AI sphere on Thursday with the launch of its highly anticipated ChatGPT app on iOS, as announced by CTO Mira Murati. An Android counterpart is also in the pipeline, promising to bring this revolutionary AI-powered chat experience to a wider demographic soon.
Just launched the ChatGPT iOS app! https://t.co/QC2Ec7Jshs
Now in the US, world soon. Android next.— Mira Murati (@miramurati) May 18, 2023
ChatGPT, the flagship product of OpenAI, saw a meteoric rise in popularity after its launch last year, amassing over 100 million users and pushing the technology industry to pivot towards next-generation AI applications. With its introduction to the mobile platform, the reach and impact of ChatGPT are poised to multiply.
The app, which is the first official mobile application from OpenAI, capitalizes on the capabilities of its ‘large language model’ – an AI variant that processes terabytes of data to generate human-like text responses. It can help with tasks from suggesting unique custom birthday gifts for your coffee-loving mom to explaining how to politely decline a concert invitation.
In addition to its impressive text-based conversational prowess, the ChatGPT app now brings the convenience of voice input, allowing users to engage with the AI in a more intuitive, hands-free manner. OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition system powers this feature, enabling users to input text by speaking directly to the app.
The app is not only free to download and use, but also enables users to synchronize their chat history across devices, further enhancing its user-friendliness and accessibility. Apple’s App Store now hosts this ground-breaking app, making it a landmark debut for OpenAI on the mobile platform.
Though there are several apps on the App Store incorporating OpenAI’s software, this is the first app to be released directly by OpenAI, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
For those seeking additional features, OpenAI offers a $20 per month subscription to ChatGPT Plus. However, the essential app remains free, staying true to OpenAI’s commitment to making advanced AI accessible to as many people as possible.
The ChatGPT app’s initial launch is limited to the U.S. However, OpenAI has plans to gradually roll out the app to other regions, bringing this innovative AI experience to users worldwide. This strategy aims to expand the reach of OpenAI’s large language model, GPT-4, and enhance its understanding of user interaction with ChatGPT.
While the iOS app was launched on May 18, 2023, an Android version is also in the works. This will make OpenAI’s advanced AI chatbot even more accessible to a diverse range of users, further propelling the company towards its goal of global AI accessibility.
Stay tuned for the Android version of the ChatGPT app – the next chapter in OpenAI’s mission to make sophisticated AI technology universally accessible and beneficial.
