However, users are advised to consider their privacy before uploading files, as any uploaded file is retained indefinitely within the service and may be used by OpenAI to train its models. The AI chatbot can also give incorrect answers and may not have up-to-date information, so users should verify the accuracy of the chatbot's responses. The process of uploading files is straightforward, with options to take a photo within the app, upload a photo from the camera roll, or upload a file from the Files app.
Key takeaways:
- ChatGPT-4, the latest version of ChatGPT developed by OpenAI, now allows users to upload any file from their device for analysis.
- Only subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20 a month, can upload files to ChatGPT.
- ChatGPT-4 can analyze a variety of files including PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, research papers, and photos, and provide feedback, summaries, corrections, and more.
- Users should consider their privacy before uploading files to ChatGPT as the files are retained indefinitely and may be used by OpenAI to train its models.