ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, offers a range of capabilities, including providing summaries of complex topics, brainstorming book ideas, and writing code in different programming languages.
However, for a significant period, ChatGPT faced limitations in accessing and reading uploaded files, necessitating manual input of information from documents into the chat interface.
With the release of ChatGPT-4, these restrictions have been lifted.
With ChatGPT-4, users can now upload files directly to the chatbot for analysis.
This new functionality expands the possibilities for users, allowing them to upload files such as PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, research papers, and photos.
ChatGPT-4 can analyze these files and provide various forms of assistance based on their content.
To upload a file to ChatGPT-4, users must subscribe to ChatGPT Plus, which is priced at $20 per month.
This subscription grants access to ChatGPT-4 and its latest features, including the ability to upload files.
Users can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus through the ChatGPT app on their mobile device.
There are several reasons why someone might want to upload files to ChatGPT-4. For instance, users can ask ChatGPT-4 to create visual graphs from spreadsheet data, provide feedback on presentations, summarize research papers, or explain the contents of photos.
The possibilities are vast, and users can tailor their requests to suit their specific needs.
Before uploading a file to ChatGPT-4, users should consider privacy and accuracy. Uploaded files are retained indefinitely within the service and may be used to train OpenAI's models.
Therefore, it's advisable to avoid uploading files containing sensitive personal information.
Additionally, users should be aware that ChatGPT-4 may not always provide accurate answers, so it's wise to double-check its responses.
To upload a file to ChatGPT-4, users simply need to launch the app, start a new chat, and click the plus sign to access the uploading options.
They can then choose to upload a photo from their camera, camera roll, or a file from the Files app.
Once the file is uploaded, users can enter their prompt, and ChatGPT-4 will analyze the file and respond accordingly. Users can continue asking questions related to the uploaded file(s) within the chat thread.