OpenAI just announced that you can now use ChatGPT without creating an account. This update aims to make AI more accessible to everyone interested in exploring its capabilities. Here’s everything you need to know about.
No Account is Required for ChatGPT
Previously, users had to sign up for an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT. But now, anyone can use it without needing to register. While this change applies only to ChatGPT, other OpenAI products like DALL-E 3 still require an account and may come with associated costs.
“We want to make AI accessible to everyone,” said OpenAI in a blog post.
Note: It’s important to keep in mind that OpenAI is gradually rolling out this update. So there’s a possibility that it might not be available for you at the moment. But it’s definitely on its way.
Limitations of Using ChatGPT Without an Account
If you intend to use the famous chatbot without an account, you will miss out on a couple of features. For example, you will not be able to share or save your chats if you have signed up. You will also miss out on features like voice conversations and custom instructions.
Furthermore, a Techcrunch report states that those using the ChatGPT without an account will also have “slightly more restrictive content policies.” Unfortunately, OpenAI has not discussed these policies much.
ChatGPT’s Journey So Far
ChatGPT has seen remarkable growth since its launch in the November of 2022. With over 100 million weekly users across 185 countries, it remains one of the most popular AI chatbots globally. Although competitors like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot are emerging, ChatGPT continues to lead the pack with 1.6 billion visits in February. an
