OpenAI, the startup behind the popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, has released a free app for iOS devices. The move is part of the company’s efforts to broaden the consumer appeal of AI. The app will allow users to access ChatGPT on the go, and the company hopes it will appeal to consumers who prefer dedicated apps over the open web. OpenAI has gradually been adding features to ChatGPT, including a version that connects to the real-time internet to answer questions about recent topics and events. The app is currently available in the United States and will expand to other countries in the coming weeks. An Android version is also in the works. OpenAI has faced criticism for its decision to release what was considered the world’s most advanced chatbot, which has begun to upend areas of society including education, screenwriting, and online search. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for government licensing of companies that develop powerful AI systems due to the technology’s hard-to-measure risks.
