OpenAI today announced support for a new phone-based ChatGPT experience, which can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478). The feature was introduced as part of OpenAI's ongoing 12 days of OpenAI event. The 1-800-ChatGPT phone number is designed for situations where a data connection is unavailable, but a cellular connection works. With the feature, ChatGPT can provide answers to questions over the phone with voice-based responses, and even landlines are supported. Texting ChatGPT can be done through WhatsApp using the same number, but images and videos aren't supported at this time. Any U.S. phone number can contact ChatGPT and get 15 minutes of response time for free without an OpenAI account, but downloading the app and creating an…

The dedicated ChatGPT search engine that OpenAI developed is rolling out to all users starting today, OpenAI announced as part of its 12 days of OpenAI event. SearchGPT was added to ChatGPT in late October, providing improved AI-based searches right from the ChatGPT app and web interface. According to OpenAI, SearchGPT is able to search the web in a "much better way than before," providing links to relevant web sources along with contextual information and support for follow-up questions. When it first debuted, SearchGPT was limited to those who subscribed to ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Teams, but it will now also be coming to free users. During today's announcement, OpenAI said that its AI search has been improved over the…

Siri is the intelligent assistant that’s built into your iPhone to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks. With the capabilities of Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural, more contextually relevant, and more personal to you. In addition to using your voice, you can type requests to Siri. You can also take advantage of Siri’s product knowledge to get answers to questions about your iPhone and other Apple products. And with your permission, Siri can tap into the expertise of ChatGPT when it might be helpful for certain requests. Siri also follows along if you stumble over your words while making a request. For example, you might say, “Siri, set an alarm—wait no, sorry, I meant a timer for 10 minutes—actually, let’s…

With the release of iOS 18.2 this week, you can now use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence on your iPhone. If you choose to allow your iPhone to work with ChatGPT from OpenAI, you can do the following: • Use Siri to access ChatGPT: Siri can tap into ChatGPT to provide answers when that might be helpful for certain requests including questions about photos and documents. • Use ChatGPT with Writing Tools: ChatGPT can compose text or images from just a description. • Use ChatGPT with visual intelligence: Use visual intelligence with Camera Control to quickly learn more about the places and objects around you. • Connect your ChatGPT account: You don’t need a ChatGPT account, but if you have one—free or paid—you can connect…

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