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You can now more easily use ChatGPT on your Mac computer. OpenAI's popular AI chatbot is available to all macOS users, the company announced on Tuesday. The app was first announced ahead of Apple's WWDC 2024 in June, where the companies jointly announced integrations between OpenAI's chatbot and Apple's operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Accessibility on Mac
On the Mac platform, users can quickly access ChatGPT by using the keyboard combination of Option + Space after installing the new ChatGPT app. This makes access to the AI chatbot something that will immediately feel familiar to macOS users who regularly use other keyboard shortcuts like Command + Space to pop up a search bar to access Spotlight Search. Once launched, ChatGPT appears as a chat interface overlaid on top of the screen.
Features and Integrations
OpenAI's launch of the macOS app was a bit overshadowed at the time of the original announcement as it arrived alongside GPT-4o, its flagship generative AI model with advanced intelligence capabilities. ChatGPT's desktop app was announced in the same press release, as a new app for both free and paid users. Users can upload files, photos, speak to ChatGPT, and search through their past conversations on the macOS app.
Availability
The app had been slowly rolling out to Mac users, starting with Plus subscribers. However, the company recently announced in a post on X that it's now available to everyone.
Further Integrations
OpenAI's integration with Apple devices also extends to iPhones and iPads, allowing access to ChatGPT through Siri and other areas like Writing Tools. These integrations are powered by GPT-4o and are set to roll out to Apple customers later this year with the launch of Apple's newest operating systems.
Conclusion
With the availability of ChatGPT on Mac, users can now seamlessly leverage the power of OpenAI's popular AI chatbot for various tasks and interactions, enhancing the overall user experience on macOS devices.
