OpenAI Introduces 1-800-ChatGPT: Phone and WhatsApp Access to AI
Call or Message ChatGPT Without an Account
2 min readHighlights
- Call ChatGPT anytime via a toll-free number, even using a landline or rotary phone.
- Message ChatGPT on WhatsApp globally—no account required for quick, seamless AI interactions.
- Enjoy 15 minutes of free calling monthly, with extended access available through the ChatGPT app.
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OpenAI has unveiled two innovative ways to interact with ChatGPT—via phone and WhatsApp. These new features allow users to communicate with ChatGPT for answers and assistance without requiring a ChatGPT account.
The phone-based service, accessible through the number 1-800-242-8478 (1-800-ChatGPT), empowers users to call ChatGPT directly, even with a landline or an older phone, making it ideal for those with limited or unstable internet access. WhatsApp users can also text ChatGPT by adding it to their contacts or scanning a QR code, enabling global access through the popular messaging platform.
Subtitle: Speak to ChatGPT Anywhere with a Phone
Calling ChatGPT is as simple as saving its toll-free number, 1-800-242-8478, to your contact list. Once set up, users can call from any phone—be it a smartphone, a classic flip phone, or even a rotary dial landline—to speak with ChatGPT and receive answers in real-time.
A demonstration showcased this versatility, highlighting that even outdated devices can connect to the AI, offering accessibility to a broad audience. The phone service is currently limited to users in the United States, providing 15 minutes of free calling per month. Those who need extended access can download the ChatGPT app and create an account for additional usage time.
For instance, when asked to explain reinforcement learning to a five-year-old, ChatGPT replied:
“Sure! Imagine you have a robot friend and you want to teach it to clean up your room you give it a treat every time it does a good job that’s reinforcement fine-tuning the robot learns to do better by getting rewards.”
ChatGPT Now on WhatsApp
OpenAI has also launched ChatGPT access via WhatsApp, making it possible for users worldwide to text ChatGPT directly without needing an account. By adding the service to their contact list or scanning a QR code, users can enjoy the convenience of interacting with ChatGPT through the messaging app.
Currently, the WhatsApp feature supports only text interactions, but OpenAI is actively working on expanding its functionality, including account authentication and image-based searches.
Screenshot Of ChatGPT On WhatsApp QR Code
Key Details About These New Features
The new phone and WhatsApp functionalities leverage OpenAI’s compact ChatGPT 4.0 Mini model, developed by engineers in just a few weeks. These advancements demonstrate OpenAI’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and usability, allowing people from diverse technological backgrounds to engage with AI seamlessly.
Whether you’re calling from a landline or texting via WhatsApp, ChatGPT’s latest updates aim to make AI assistance more inclusive and versatile than ever.
Watch the announcement of the new ways to interact with ChatGPT:
