ChatGPT in WhatsApp just got an update that'll make you actually want to text it

ChatGPT was originally available only on browsers, but since then, OpenAI has expanded access to mobile and desktop apps. In December, OpenAI took it a step further by adding a toll-free 1-800-CHATGPT number, where users can access the chatbot with a quick dial and even text it on WhatsApp. The experience has just received an upgrade.  

New ChatGPT experience in WhatsApp 

On Monday, OpenAI announced that users could now upload images in the WhatsApp chat, just like they would when using the chatbot on the browser or app. This feature is helpful for multimodal assistance, where referencing a photo adds useful context that better informs ChatGPT's response.

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For example, if you want to know the name of a plant or vegetable, you can simply upload the image and ask ...