OpenAI regularly offers new features to users of its free version. And recently, it announced the availability of the Canvas feature for everyone. As a reminder, the ChatGPT Canvas was announced in October. However, until today, this interface was reserved for users of the paid version.
What is it about?
By default, we use ChatGPT on a chatbot type interface. We send a prompt and the AI generates the requested content. Then, we can ask him to make modifications, refine the result, etc. But on Canvas, we will have the impression of working in a collaborative space with artificial intelligence. The tool is designed for those who use ChatGPT for generating text or for coding.
In the example below, I request Canvas to generate a subscription cancellation email. As usual, the AI generates a draft, with spaces for information about me and the company with which I wish to cancel a subscription.
On the new interface, the text is displayed on the right, while ChatGPT is accessible on a sidebar. And instead of copying and pasting the text, to add information, I can for example give a list of information and ask ChatGPT to complete the email with them. The AI then takes care of updating the draft, on the Canvas. Obviously, this is a very simple example, but it illustrates the usefulness of this new interface.
A major asset for developers
This tool is even more useful for coders, who will be able to easily chat with the AI to modify computer code on the Canvas. Additionally, OpenAI has just announced the ability to run Python code directly on canvases, so that ChatGPT can fix any bugs in the code.
And for those who want an experience more tailored to their needs, OpenAI also allows the use of GPTs (modified versions of ChatGPT for specific uses) in canvases. To use Canvas, simply go to the web version or desktop app of ChatGPT, click on the tools icon, and select Canvas.
Lots of new things
The free Canvas feature was announced as part of OpenAI’s 12 Days of Announcements. A week ago, OpenAI started this series of announcements by introducing ChatGPT Pro, a new $200 subscription that targets researchers and engineers with significant computing power needs.
- Announced in October, Canvas and ChatGPT functionality is now available for free
- This allows you to collaborate on text or computer code with the artificial intelligence of ChatGPT, on a more adapted interface
- For developers, it is even possible to launch Python code on Canvas to better identify bugs
