ChatGPT, the groundbreaking AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, is now more accessible than ever. Users can connect with ChatGPT through WhatsApp or even make phone calls to a dedicated helpline: 1-800-CHATGPT (1-800-242-8478). This innovative feature is designed to make AI-driven conversations available to a wider audience, including those less familiar with tech platforms.
How to Access ChatGPT on WhatsApp and Phone Calls
- Phone Calls: Dial 1-800-CHATGPT from any phone — even flip phones and landlines. US users get 15 minutes of free voice interaction per month as part of the initial rollout.
- WhatsApp: Add 1-800-242-8478 as a contact and send a message on WhatsApp to begin chatting with ChatGPT instantly.
Why This Matters
This new integration offers a simplified and convenient way to experience ChatGPT. According to OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil, the phone-based feature was developed in just a few weeks using OpenAI's Realtime API, while WhatsApp integration leverages GPT-4o mini through the WhatsApp API.
“This is an experimental way to talk to ChatGPT, so availability and limits may change,” the company stated. OpenAI emphasized that the feature expands accessibility while encouraging users requiring more advanced features to continue using their ChatGPT accounts through official platforms.
Enhanced AI Features on the Horizon
OpenAI’s latest expansion follows its high-profile 12-day release event, dubbed "Ship-mas," featuring several cutting-edge announcements, including the availability of Sora, an AI-powered video generation tool. These developments signal OpenAI's continued drive toward AI integration across communication channels.
User Reactions
- A tech enthusiast tweeted: “Calling ChatGPT on a landline feels like the future meeting the past. Absolutely love the integration!”
- Another user commented: “ChatGPT on WhatsApp? This changes the game. No more switching apps—AI assistance is now one text away!”
With this seamless integration, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is set to revolutionize the way people interact with AI — making technology more accessible, intuitive, and familiar to users around the world.
Oh, Canada 🇨🇦—you can now call 1-800-ChatGPT from Canadian phone numbers, too! https://t.co/TPQudE2jyT
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 18, 2024