OpenAI, the masterminds behind the widely popular ChatGPT, have taken the chatbot world by storm with their recent announcement of an official Apple iPhone ChatGPT app. The move comes as no surprise, following reports of users expressing their appreciation for using ChatGPT on the go. In a press release, OpenAI stated, “Today, we’re launching the ChatGPT app for iOS.”
The launch coincides with an eventful week for OpenAI, with CEO Sam Altman meeting officials in Washington D.C. to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. The free-to-download Apple app offers a seamless user experience, allowing users to sync their history across devices. Plus subscribers will enjoy early access to features, expedited responses, and GPT-4 access right at their fingertips.
Android users need not worry, as OpenAI has an Android app set to launch in the near future. Previously, those wanting to utilize ChatGPT’s capabilities would need to use third-party apps or access the company’s website through their phone’s web browser. This new app, however, streamlines the process, supporting OpenAI’s mission of transforming state-of-the-art research into useful tools that empower people and improve accessibility.
Privacy has been a top priority for OpenAI, with the company updating ChatGPT just last month to enable users to delete chat history and opt-out of user data being used to train the AI. Furthermore, this week saw the introduction of a web browsing feature to rival giants like Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing.
An intriguing comparison conducted by Decrypt showcased the varying capabilities of the three chatbot titans. When tasked with providing the current price of Bitcoin, ChatGPT used Coinbase to deliver a near-accurate figure. Bard, on the other hand, pulled from its own sources, while Bing referred to Google and CoinMarketCap data, even throwing in the USD to Brazilian real exchange rate, as the request originated from Brazil.
OpenAI’s iOS app launch signifies a momentous step toward creating accessible and practical AI tools for users around the world. However, it’s essential to consider the possible negative outcomes of increased AI reliance, such as the potential for job displacement and the necessity of industry regulation. To sum it up, OpenAI is delivering incredible advancements with ChatGPT, but the broader implications of integrating AI
Source: Decrypt
