Introduction to AI’s New Frontier

The conversation surrounding artificial intelligence has been centered on rapid progress, driving the technology forward at an incredible pace. It’s somewhat refreshing, then, that OpenAI’s latest announcement seems almost vintage in its approach. As of today, users can access the company’s image generation capabilities by sending a text message to 1-800-ChatGPT on WhatsApp.

A New Option for ChatGPT Users

A recent post on X revealed this new method for utilizing the ChatGPT AI chatbot, stating that the feature is now accessible to all users. However, it’s uncertain what percentage of the population was eager to use a 1-800 number to obtain AI-generated images. Given the time that has passed since long-distance calls were a significant aspect of daily communication, it’s likely that many ChatGPT users are unfamiliar with the significance of 1-800 phone numbers. This move might be OpenAI’s attempt to attract older generations who may be intimidated by potentially confusing () competitors.