The ChatGPT app for macOS is now available to all users

On Tuesday evening, OpenAI released its first official desktop client for ChatGPT, currently only available for macOS, to all users — including those who don’t pay $20 a month for a Plus subscription. Previously, the app was only available to paid subscribers — who initially had to wait longer for a download link as it was released in stages.

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Call up Spotlight-like effects via shortcut

OpenAI writes that the ChatGPT desktop app is now “available to all users”. on his ex account. AI experts don’t even hide downloads anymore, it’s here. You no longer need to log in to download. However, it still only works with an OpenAI account, a corresponding window appears immediately after starting the program;

ChatGPT on the Mac can be accessed using a shortcut that is reminiscent of the Spotlight system search: instead of Command (the Apple key) plus a space, enter Option plus a space. The shortcut opens an input bar where you can type your questions. You can search old discussions, ask questions about photos that can be uploaded directly or – a new feature – take screenshots and have them analysed. In addition, ChatGPT can also be accessed by voice using the so-called voice mode.

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Chat mode, video and screen sharing are still missing

The new “chat mode”, part of the highly praised presentation of GPT-4o, has not yet been released, with which ChatGPT can respond in a much more human (and emotional) way. According to its own information, OpenAI needs an “advanced voice mode”. “One more month until we reach the starting line.”. But still, an alpha version is planned initially. The company told IT blog The Verge that a necessary improvement concerns “the recognition and refutation of certain content.”

In addition, other new Highlights of the presentationwhich includes video and screen sharing that GPT-4o should be able to access, will only appear “in the coming weeks”. Here too, hurdles in terms of security and reliability still need to be overcome.

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