ChatGPT is now accessible via phone calls and text messages through OpenAI.

• On Wednesday, OpenAI introduced a new way to interact with its popular chatbot through the phone number 1-800-CHATGPT.
• U.S. users can obtain 15 minutes of free access each month by dialing the number.
• Any user globally can message the number via WhatsApp.

On Wednesday, OpenAI introduced a new way to interact with its popular chatbot through the phone number 1-800-CHATGPT.

Users can try out OpenAI's services by dialing the U.S. number (1-800-242-8478) or messaging it via WhatsApp. This provides an "easy, convenient, and low-cost way to try it out through familiar channels," according to the company. Initially, callers will receive 15 minutes of free usage per month.

OpenAI has announced the official rollout of Sora, its popular AI video-generation tool, as part of a 12-day release event.

Recently, OpenAI appointed its first chief marketing officer, signaling its intention to increase advertising spending in order to expand its user base. In October, the company introduced a search feature within ChatGPT, which positions it to better compete with Google, Microsoft's Bing, and Perplexity.

OpenAI is aggressively expanding its growth plan as it competes with Anthropic, xAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon in the rapidly growing generative artificial intelligence market, which is predicted to reach $1 trillion in revenue within a decade.

In October, OpenAI concluded its latest funding round at a valuation of $157 billion and obtained a $4 billion revolving line of credit, increasing its total liquidity to over $10 billion.

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