OpenAI releases ChatGPT app for Android

The launch of the ChatGPT app for Android is aimed at making the AI more accessible, especially in regions where Android holds a dominant market share or PC usage is relatively lower.

With the new app, Android users can engage in conversations with the generative AI, seeking advice, answers, and other helpful responses. Leveraging OpenAI's in-house speech recognition, the Android app supports voice requests, enables chat history synchronization across devices, and allows data export. However, it currently lacks some of the plugins available on other platforms.

The Android version offers additional benefits to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, enabling them to switch between standard (GPT-3.5) and GPT-4 language models as needed. The app requires at least Android 6.0 to function smoothly.

Despite its convenience, experts advise caution when relying solely on ChatGPT's responses. Generative AI systems, including ChatGPT, can produce "hallucinations," leading to inaccurate information and poor contextual logic. The technology is more suitable as a starting point for tasks and creative duties where precision isn't as critical.