OpenAI has announced that its artificial intelligence tool, ChatGPT, can now be used without the need for users to create an account. The announcement was made in a blog post published on the OpenAI website. With this change, users can instantly begin using ChatGPT to experience the capabilities of AI technology without having to sign up first. The post was also shared on OpenAI’s official Twitter account.
Prior to this announcement, it was mandatory for users to set up an account to gain access to some versions of the technology. The current free version available to the public is ChatGPT 3.5. Despite this new change, OpenAI has said that the more advanced ChatGPT 4.0 will still require users to have an account. This version will also need a monthly subscription fee of $20 USD (which converts to about $30.70 AUD at the time of report).
OpenAI states on their blog that the decision is part of their mission to make AI solutions like ChatGPT widely accessible so that more people can enjoy the benefits of AI technology. They also hope to simplify the user experience, with the blog stating, “We’re making it easier for people to experience the benefits of AI without needing to sign up.”
At present, there are over 100 million people across the globe using ChatGPT on a weekly basis. By eliminating the need to create an account, OpenAI hopes to boost the number of ChatGPT users hugely. This could potentially make ChatGPT as simple to use as any online search engine. The long-term goal for OpenAI is to make ChatGPT the default starting point for people’s online information searches, challenging the supremacy of search engines like Google.
However, OpenAI has made it clear that the introduction of this no-account policy will be a gradual process. They have expressed their objective to make AI accessible to anyone interested in its potential without barriers. The company has also justified the need for creating an account by stressing the added advantages it provides. These include the chance to revisit your chat history, share chats, and explore extra features such as voice chats and custom instructions.
In terms of privacy, users without an account can choose not to have their ChatGPT activity incorporated into model training. This declaration will alleviate concerns for people worried about how their usage data might be utilised.
In conclusion, OpenAI is making its AI chat tool, ChatGPT, even more accessible to the public. It’s now possible to use the tool without creating an account, although the advanced version, ChatGPT 4.0, still requires a subscription. By making this technology more widely available, OpenAI is advancing its objective to make AI accessible and simple for everyone.
