OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Accessibility and Features Across Platforms

ChatGPT Search no longer requires sign-in, while WhatsApp integration gains voice and image support for enhanced usability.

OpenAI has removed the sign-in requirement for ChatGPT Search, making it accessible to all users directly via chatgpt.com.
ChatGPT Search offers real-time information and source links, distinguishing it from the standard ChatGPT model that relies on static training data.
WhatsApp users can now interact with ChatGPT using voice messages and image uploads, although responses remain text-based.
OpenAI plans to introduce account linking for WhatsApp, allowing users to sync their ChatGPT accounts for additional functionality and chat history management.
These updates come alongside OpenAI's recent launches of Operator and Deep Research, tools designed to automate web-based and multi-step research tasks.