The AI development company OpenAI released a version of their popular chatbot, ChatGPT, for the Apple App Store. This marks a milestone in the growth of ChatGPT which has millions of active users since its release six months ago – but all of those users were limited to using the chatbot through their web browser. With the new version of the app, iOS users will be able to get the same powerful AI capabilities of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 within the app itself.
However, users need to be aware that in order to download the app, their devices have to support the iOS 16.1 update which was launched on October 24, 2022. This means that most iPhone, 8 or later, will be able to take advantage of the app. ChatGPT is currently in the process of developing an Android version for their app and it should be out soon.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has implemented a few safeguards making sure that no potentially harmful or offensive content is produced when users interact with the AI-powered chatbot. Despite their best efforts, users have found loopholes within the safeguard algorithm that make it possible to bypass this security feature and produce inappropriate results. It remains to be seen how Apple will deal with this potential problem.
Elon Musk is particularly important to the success of ChatGPT, being one of the initial founders of OpenAI and hence playing a critical role in the development of the chatbot. Musk recently discussed his involvement with OpenAI and the role he played to see it to fruition.
Overall, the release of the ChatGPT on the Apple App Store is a huge step forward for the company, giving users more convenient access to their powerful AI capabilities. With the Android version also in the works, soon everyone will be able to interact with the ChatGPT in a more productive and direct manner, and this marks a major milestone for OpenAI.
