Observed Signal · Feb 5, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
ChatGPT on WhatsApp Adds Images, Voice, and Linking
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now usable within WhatsApp, introducing two new capabilities: the ability to upload images for questions and to send voice messages for replies. A third feature, account linking between WhatsApp and ChatGPT accounts (Free, Plus, Pro), was announced as coming soon but has not yet rolled out. The update was shared by OpenAI on X (Twitter) and notes that US users can begin by adding the number +1 800 242 8478 to their contacts; initial chats will present terms and may be subject to OpenAI review. The article also mentions that Microsoft’s Copilot is available on WhatsApp, while Meta AI is not yet available in the EU. WhatsApp’s integration with ChatGPT follows broader AI-enabled messaging trends and reflects OpenAI’s push to broaden access to its AI assistant across platforms.
Expansion of ChatGPT features to WhatsApp; cross-platform AI usage, not tied to a regulatory or earnings event.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- OpenAI announced image uploads and voice messages for the ChatGPT bot on WhatsApp.
- WhatsApp users can send voice messages to ChatGPT and receive responses.
- Account linking between WhatsApp ChatGPT and ChatGPT accounts (Free, Plus, Pro) is coming soon but not rolled out yet.
- OpenAI announced the update on X (Twitter) on February 5, 2025.
- US users can add +1 800 242 8478 to contacts to start using ChatGPT on WhatsApp; chats may be reviewed by OpenAI.
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ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in Europe
The EU has ordered Meta to allow third‑party large language model (LLM) chatbots back onto WhatsApp in the European Economic Area after Meta had previously restricted non‑Meta chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot in favor of Meta AI. The interim measures and ongoing antitrust scrutiny (a cartel/competition probe opened in December 2025) compelled Meta to re‑enable access for competitors across the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. OpenAI has signalled ChatGPT’s availability on WhatsApp (and notes availability on Kakao in South Korea and Viber in supported markets). On WhatsApp, ChatGPT supports text chat, voice messages, multiple languages, image upload and image generation features. The publisher tested availability and provides instructions for locating the official ChatGPT account on WhatsApp.
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