Chat with AI on Windows: A New Desktop Experience

Ever wished you could chat with an AI directly from your Windows desktop? Now you can, thanks to the ChatGPT app for Windows! OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, is testing this new tool, but there's a catch: it's only available to paying users. You can snag an early version from the Microsoft Store, just like the Mac version. Imagine having a dedicated window on your desktop where you can ask the AI-powered chatbot anything. This window stays open right next to your other apps, making multitasking a breeze. And the best part? You can quickly access the app with a simple keyboard shortcut: Alt + Space. How convenient is that?Not only can you ask questions, but you can also upload files and pictures to ChatGPT. Plus, you get a sneak peek at OpenAI's latest model, the o1, which can handle some pretty impressive "reasoning. " But hold on, there are still some features missing, like advanced voice mode. Just after the Mac version launched, a security hiccup was discovered. The app was storing conversations in plain text, which isn't safe at all. But don't panic, OpenAI has fixed this issue. Now, any data stored locally is encrypted for your safety.