ChatGPT launches contact syncing feature to connect users with friends

ChatGPT has introduced a 'find friends' feature that leverages contact syncing to connect users via their phone numbers, aiming to transform it into a more interactive social platform findarticles.com+2.
The feature allows users to sync their contacts, making it easier to discover and connect with existing friends on the platform, thereby enhancing user engagement findarticles.com+1.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that this initiative is designed to improve the overall ChatGPT experience and make it more enjoyable for everyone me.pcmag.com.
The implementation raises privacy concerns, but OpenAI emphasizes user consent, full control over data, and the option to opt-out at any time findarticles.com+1.
The contact sharing process relies on individual user decisions, but indirect sharing can occur if friends sync their contacts, highlighting the need for robust privacy controls pcmag.com.
This update positions ChatGPT to compete with existing social media platforms and indicates future plans for expanding social functionalities based on user feedback findarticles.com+1.

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