OpenAI’s ChatGPT iOS app, which was initially launched in the United States in mid-May, has now expanded its availability to 11 additional countries. OpenAI has fulfilled its promise to reach more users by making the app accessible in Albania, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, and the UK. This global expansion demonstrates OpenAI’s commitment to bringing its conversational AI technology to users worldwide.
The ChatGPT app offers a familiar experience, mirroring the functionality and appearance of the website. Users can seamlessly sync their conversation history between their computer and iPhone, ensuring continuity across devices. Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI’s subscription plan, gain the added benefit of accessing GPT-4 through the app, enabling faster responses. Notably, the app introduces a new feature: voice input through OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition. However, it is currently optimized for iPhones, leaving iPad users still reliant on the desktop version.
US users can download the app here: https://t.co/r4NyWfui8B
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While the app has expanded to these new countries, OpenAI remains committed to making ChatGPT available on smartphones globally in the near future. Android users are eagerly awaiting the release of the ChatGPT app, as OpenAI’s initial announcement hinted at its development by stating, “Android users, you’re next!”
The expansion of OpenAI’s ChatGPT app and the increasing accessibility of AI technology contribute to the ongoing global debate surrounding AI policies and regulations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed the company’s willingness to withdraw ChatGPT from the European Union if it determines that compliance with upcoming regulations is unfeasible. On the other hand, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is actively collaborating with the European Commission to establish AI guidelines, highlighting the importance of responsible AI deployment.
As OpenAI continues to expand the availability of ChatGPT globally, users around the world can anticipate enhanced access to conversational AI and the subsequent impact on various industries and societies. The evolution of AI technology prompts stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities it presents, fostering a dynamic discourse on regulations and ethical considerations.
