OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Desktop App for macOS
Exciting news for Mac users: OpenAI has released the desktop app for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, on macOS! This app is available to both paid subscribers and free users, offering a seamless and optimized experience.
Key Highlights:
Official Announcement: The app’s release was announced on X (formerly Twitter) by OpenAI, following its initial reveal at the Spring Updates event last month.
Rollout: Initially, the app was gradually rolled out to ChatGPT Plus users over the past few weeks. Now, it’s open to everyone.
Voice Mode Support: The macOS app includes Voice Mode, allowing users to speak to the AI and receive verbal responses.
Instant Launch: You can quickly launch the chatbot by pressing Options + Space keys together, making it more convenient to use.
Unique Features:
Screenshot Capability: Users can take a screenshot of their entire screen or a portion of it and load it directly into the app to ask questions about it. Simply use the keyboard shortcut to open the app, click the paperclip icon, and select “Take Screenshot.”
File and Photo Uploads: The app supports uploading files and photos, allowing the AI to process them using computer vision. For example, you can upload a picture of a bird and ask the AI to identify its species.