Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ChatGPT app for Android devices.
Announcing ChatGPT for Android! The app will be rolling out to users next week, and you can pre-order in the Google Play Store starting today: https://t.co/NfBDYZR5GI
– OpenAI (OpenAI) July 21, 2023
The app is set to launch soon, with pre-registration now available on the Google Play Store.
Screenshot from Google Play Store, July 2023The Google Play Store allows app developers like OpenAI to build anticipation for an app launch with pre-registration three to six weeks before the launch date.
ChatGPT Android app features
The official ChatGPT Android app is designed to provide users with a set of features that harness the power of OpenAI’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities.
The free application enables user history to be synchronized across multiple devices and provides users with the latest model improvements from OpenAI.
ChatGPT Android app aims to revolutionize how users interact with AI by providing instant answers, personalized advice, and creative inspiration at the touch of a button.
It also promises learning opportunities and provides professional input in various fields.
Screenshot from Google Play Store, July 2023OpenAI application data collection
As an integral part of the app rollout, OpenAI addressed data safety concerns by describing how it collects, shares, and processes user data.
Within the application data security information, OpenAI has stressed that the ChatGPT Android application does not share user data with third parties.
The app has been reported to collect several types of data. This includes approximate location, user name, email address, phone number, and details about in-app messages and user interactions.
It also collects information about application performance, such as crash logs and diagnostic data.
OpenAI has outlined ChatGPT’s privacy practices, which include data encryption in transit to ensure secure data transmission. Moreover, OpenAI provides a way for users to request deletion of data.
ChatGPT and future AI developments from Apple and Google
OpenAI seeks to attract millions of users around the world with this release, ChatGPT has already received a lot of attention.
Over 10.6k users of ChatGPT on the App Store gave it an average of 4.4 out of five stars. The top charts show that it is one of the top five productivity apps for iPhone.
It might be one of the most popular AI-powered chatbots right now. But what happens when Apple develops a generative AI that integrates with its operating system?
Will people still download apps like ChatGPT if effective AI is built into their devices at launch? It will likely depend on which company has the most reliable and accurate AI tool.
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