ChatGPT now accessible through WhatsApp; here's how to use it

OpenAI has introduced a new way for users to access its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, via WhatsApp.

This innovation allows people to interact with ChatGPT simply by sending a message, eliminating the need to open a website or app.

To use ChatGPT on WhatsApp, users in the U.S. can call 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478) or send a message to the same number, available globally wherever ChatGPT is accessible. The process is simple: save the number 1-800-242-8478 as a contact, open WhatsApp, and send a “Hi” message to start chatting with ChatGPT.

With over two billion active users, WhatsApp’s integration with ChatGPT enhances the platform’s functionality, making it easier for users to access AI for a variety of tasks, such as answering questions, getting creative writing assistance, and receiving book or movie recommendations.

This launch is part of OpenAI’s “12 Days of Christmas” series, which also includes a premium membership plan providing access to a more advanced version of their AI model.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp continues to introduce new features, including a typing indicator for individual and group chats and a reminder for users on older iOS versions to update by May 2025 to ensure continued app functionality. These updates aim to improve the overall user experience.