OpenAI's ChatGPT Now Available On WhatsApp: Here's How You Can Access It

On Thursday, OpenAI made a major announcement, allowing users in the United States and Canada to talk to ChatGPT on the phone or fixed landline phone. By dialling 1-800-CHATGPT or messaging via WhatsApp, users can now easily access AI assistance through familiar communication channels.

OpenAI shared the announcement on X and said, "You can now talk to ChatGPT by calling 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478) in the U.S. or by sending a WhatsApp message to the same number—available everywhere ChatGPT is."

"To start, people in the U.S. will get 15 minutes per month of voice calling. This is an experimental way to talk to ChatGPT, so availability and limits may change," the company added.

How to use ChatGPT on call or WhatsApp

Users can talk to ChatGPT by calling 1-800-ChatGPT, which is nothing but 1-800-242-8478 in the United States.

According to the company, “Call 1-800-CHAT-GPT. It even works on flip phones and landlines."

"To send a message on WhatsApp, just type in 1-800-242-8478 as the recipient," the company added.

According to Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, "The goal of this launch is to make ChatGPT more accessible, paving the way for future-focused innovation."

While Meta offers a standalone AI chatbot on WhatsApp, the start of OpenAI into this dynamic has the potential to transform how millions of people interact with AI.