Je téléphone à ChatGPT et lui parle sur WhatsApp (Fou !)

Je téléphone à ChatGPT et lui parle sur WhatsApp (Fou !)

by Ludo Salenne

Applied Sciences & Engineering AI — Models & Research UYQArtificial intelligence (AI)UYQFGenerative artificial intelligence
🎙 Ludo Salenne 👥 267K 📅 December 18, 2024 ⏱ 15 min 👁 40K 📄 tutorial 🧭 2026-08-21
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

ChatGPTWhatsAppphone callOpenAIUS number

Summary

In this video, Ludo Salenne attempts to call ChatGPT using a US phone number and to interact with it via WhatsApp. He starts by explaining that OpenAI has released a US number (1-800-242-8478) for ChatGPT, but calling from France fails. He then tries various methods to obtain a US virtual number, including Google Voice, Skype, and TextNow, facing several obstacles and spending around fifty euros. Eventually, he succeeds in calling ChatGPT and has a conversation in French, asking for recommendations and testing its internet access, which fails. He then adds ChatGPT on WhatsApp and chats with it, but discovers that it hallucinates when asked for local restaurant recommendations and his own agency’s address. He also tests voice messages, which are not supported. The video concludes with the creator expressing mixed feelings about the utility of these features, while acknowledging the impressive nature of the technology.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The video provides a firsthand, practical demonstration of accessing ChatGPT via phone and WhatsApp, which is valuable for users interested in these features. The creator’s narrative is engaging and transparent about the difficulties encountered, such as the need for a US number and the costs involved. However, the argumentation is largely anecdotal and lacks rigorous testing or comparison with official documentation. The creator does not verify the reliability of the services he uses, and his conclusions about the limitations (e.g., no internet access, hallucinations) are based on a single experience. The video’s value lies in its exploratory nature and the practical tips shared, but it does not offer a comprehensive or scientifically rigorous evaluation.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The video is a tutorial/demonstration, and the creator does not cite external sources beyond his own experience. The description includes links to his own resources and other tutorials, but no official OpenAI documentation or independent references. The title accurately reflects the content, and the video’s claims are consistent with the demonstration. However, the lack of verifiable sources and the reliance on personal experience limit the scientific rigor. The creator does not address potential privacy or security concerns, and the information about the phone number’s availability is not confirmed.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content: the creator demonstrates calling ChatGPT and using it on WhatsApp, highlighting the surprising nature of the experience.

Quality & Reliability

6/10

The video is a practical demonstration of calling ChatGPT via a US phone number and using it on WhatsApp. The creator shares his real experience, including difficulties and limitations, but the information is anecdotal and lacks verification of the official status of the phone number or the reliability of the services used.

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Cited Sources

Concurring Sources

Dissenting Sources

  • OpenAI's official documentation on ChatGPT — The video suggests that ChatGPT on WhatsApp can provide local recommendations, but the official documentation does not mention this capability, and the video itself shows hallucination.

Contribution & Novelties

The video offers a practical, step-by-step guide to calling ChatGPT via a US phone number and using it on WhatsApp, including workarounds for users outside the US. It highlights the limitations of these features, such as lack of internet access and hallucination, which is valuable for users. The creator’s personal experience adds authenticity, but the information is not new or groundbreaking, as these features were already announced by OpenAI.

Pour aller plus loin :

  • OpenAI’s official documentation on ChatGPT — Provides official information on ChatGPT’s capabilities and limitations.
  • Google Voice — The service used to obtain a US number, with details on its availability and requirements.
  • WhatsApp Business API — Official information on integrating WhatsApp with business solutions, relevant to the discussion of using ChatGPT on WhatsApp.

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Radar Profile

The radar profile shows moderate scores across all dimensions, indicating a balanced but not exceptional video. The quantity and quality of information are adequate, but the technical level and reliability are limited by the anecdotal nature and lack of verification.

Reliability 5/10

💬 Très positif. Sur les 30 commentaires analysés, la majorité exprime de l'enthousiasme et de l'amusement face à la démonstration, certains soulignant l'aspect impressionnant de la technologie, tandis que quelques-uns expriment des réserves sur l'utilité réelle.