OpenAI tests letting users sign up for ChatGPT with only a phone number

TechCrunch
2025.01.15 15:12
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OpenAI is testing a new feature allowing users to sign up for ChatGPT using only a phone number, currently available in beta in the U.S. and India. However, users cannot upgrade to paid plans without email verification, and once a number is used, it cannot create new accounts. OpenAI aims to simplify access to its products, despite facing significant losses and exploring subscription price increases. The company expects $3.7 billion in revenue for 2024 but is still far from profitability, having lost around $5 billion in fiscal year 2024.