ChatGPT: What It Is, Pricing, How to Use It, and Security Risks
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What is ChatGPT?
Does it cost anything to use ChatGPT? Are there any security concerns?
On February 7, 2023, Microsoft announced that it would use the chatbot technology “ChatGPT“—an AI developed by OpenAI—in its search engine, Bing, and browser, Edge. This attracted a lot of attention.
Thanks to ChatGPT technology, when you ask questions in natural language on Bing, you receive answers in natural language as well. This allows you to quickly reach responses that match your search intent.
People were impressed by how natural and high-quality the chatbot’s responses were. They said things like, “It’s too smart!” and “In the future, when writing texts or reports, it might be better to use ChatGPT instead of writing by hand“. This sparked ongoing discussion.
This article explains the new technology ChatGPT. It talks about how much it costs to use ChatGPT, how to get started with it, and the risks related to security and information leakage.
Update as of May 14, 2024:
On May 13, 2024 (U.S. time), OpenAI announced a new AI model called “GPT-4o”. With ChatGPT on this new GPT-4o model, it will respond more like a human, quickly reacting to inputs like voice, images, and videos.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can chat with people and answer a lot of questions.
ChatGPT Pricing
(Source: OpenAI)
To use ChatGPT, you need to create an OpenAI account. Registration is simple and only requires an email address and phone number. This allows you to start using the service for free.
＞ Open AI Account Registration Page
However, the free version has usage limits and restricted access to some features. For those who need more, OpenAI offers paid subscription plans:
| Plan | Monthly Price | Main Features |
| Free | $0 | Basic access to ChatGPT, limited usage, access to GPT-4o and o3-mini, daily usage caps |
| Plus | $20 | Extended limits, priority access during peak times, faster responses, advanced features, custom GPTs |
| Pro | $200 | All Plus features, unlimited access to advanced models, higher limits for video/screen sharing, exclusive features |
ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month. This plan was first offered in the US. It gives you priority access, faster response times, higher usage limits, and early access to new features.
The free version will still be available, but there may be differences in features and content between the free and paid plans in the future.
・Easier access during peak times
・Faster response times
・Priority access to new features and improvements
・Enhanced capabilities such as advanced data analysis, file uploads, and custom GPTs
Keep an eye out for more updates as OpenAI adds more services.
How to Start Using ChatGPT
It’s easy to start using ChatGPT.
1. Go to the official OpenAI ChatGPT page. (https://chatgpt.com/)
2. Create an account by entering your email address and phone number.
App Store: Official OpenAI “ChatGPT” App (Free Download)
You can also get the official ChatGPT app for Android devices. You can download it from the Google Play Store here:
Google Play Store: Official OpenAI “ChatGPT” Android App (Free Download)
The Android app has many features, such as voice mode, photo upload, image generation, creative inspiration, customized advice, personalized learning, and professional input. It also syncs your chat history across devices.
As of April 1, 2024, ChatGPT has been updated to allow use without account registration. If you prefer to use ChatGPT without creating an account, please refer to this article.
How to Use ChatGPT
ChatGPT is popular all over the world, and people are using it in many different ways.
Even now, there are many ways to use ChatGPT, and it’s no exaggeration to say that it has endless potential for the future.
・Responding to inquiries (customer service/support center operations)
・Information search
・Summarizing information
・Creating reports and documents
・Writing blog articles and website content
・Proofreading and editing text
・Drafting emails
・Translation
・Creating lyrics and poems
・Composing music
・Programming
・Debugging code
・Creating meal plans and recipes
・Debating and argument generation
ChatGPT can be used to create content, translate text, provide customer support, automate workflows, and complete creative tasks. This makes it a useful tool for people and businesses around the world.
Precautions When Using ChatGPT: Security and Data Leakage Risks
ChatGPT is a powerful tool with many potential uses, but there are two key issues to be aware of: security risks (including data leakage) and the accuracy of the information.
ChatGPT is a very advanced AI chatbot, so it also has risks. It could be misused for illegal things, and it might leak data without us knowing. Researchers have warned that cybercriminals can take advantage of ChatGPT’s coding and debugging features to gain access to systems or create convincing phishing emails. There have also been real-world incidents, such as when employees entered sensitive company information into ChatGPT by mistake.
Additionally, there are risks of accidental information disclosure due to AI learning from user inputs. There are also cases where AI-generated summaries or answers may contain inaccuracies or even contribute to the creation of fake news. AI models sometimes remember and share personal or private information, especially if that information was included when they were trained or when users interacted with them.
When using ChatGPT, remember not to take its responses at face value. Be sure to check the accuracy of the information before you use it.
ChatGPT Will Change the Future!
As we talked about, ChatGPT is an amazing technology that can be used for search results, writing, customer support, music composition, programming, and more. By using ChatGPT, tasks that needed people can now be done more quickly and easily. This is expected to bring big changes to how people live and work soon.
There are still areas that need improvement, but it’s worth exploring how to use ChatGPT effectively. Just remember its risks and limitations.
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