WhatsApp Users Can Now Interact With ChatGPT Using Images and Voice Inputs
WhatsApp users now have the ability to interact with ChatGPT using image and voice inputs, which expands beyond the previous text-based queries introduced in December 2024. This recent update enables users to send photos or memes to ChatGPT for analysis and receive text-based insights in return.
As reported by Android Authority, this global rollout has generated significant attention within the user community. While ChatGPT can analyze images, it is not yet capable of generating visual content, indicating a notable but evolving development in its capabilities on WhatsApp.
Likewise, the addition of voice input brings added convenience, especially for users who prefer speaking over typing lengthy prompts. Users can now send voice messages, and ChatGPT will process the audio, providing a text-based response, as per the report. This enhancement is expected to enhance the user experience, particularly in situations where typing may not be practical.
OpenAI has hinted at forthcoming updates, including the potential for users to log into their ChatGPT accounts directly via WhatsApp. This would enable conversation synchronization across WhatsApp, the ChatGPT web client, and the mobile app. While these advancements offer improved accessibility and convenience, users are advised against sending images containing personal or sensitive information, as they will be processed on OpenAI's servers.
Additionally, OpenAI has introduced a new 'deep research' mode to ChatGPT, allowing users to perform multi-step web research for more complex tasks. This release follows the introduction of OpenAI's second AI agent, Operator AI, which focuses on tasks related to web browsing.
Future Updates and Enhancements
To get started, save ChatGPT's contact number (1-800-242-8478) on your smartphone and restart WhatsApp. The official ChatGPT account will then appear in your WhatsApp contact list, enabling you to interact using text, images, and voice messages.
OpenAI is reportedly working on allowing users to sign into their ChatGPT accounts via WhatsApp, potentially offering additional benefits. This feature would allow users to sync their conversations with the ChatGPT app or web client while logged into the same account.
