ChatGPT Is Now Inside Viber — Here's What PH Users Can Do Today

What happened

Rakuten Viber and OpenAI partnered to embed ChatGPT directly inside the Viber messaging app. Filipino Viber users can now access an AI assistant without downloading a separate app or creating a new account.

The integration is live on Android and iOS now. Desktop support is coming later.

What you can do with it

• Chat with AI inside Viber: A dedicated ChatGPT tab sits inside the app. Type a question, get an answer — all without leaving your messages.
• Tag @ChatGPT in group chats: Summon the AI in a group conversation to fact-check something or draft a reply on the spot.
• Image Remix: Edit or transform photos using AI. This feature requires signing into a ChatGPT account.
• Summarize articles and documents: Paste a link or upload a file and get a plain-language summary.
• Rewrite messages: Need to sound more professional? Ask ChatGPT to rephrase your draft.
• Translate on the fly: Useful for dealing with international clients or suppliers.

Do you need a ChatGPT account?

Most features work without one. Signing in (or creating a free OpenAI account) gives you higher usage limits. Image Remix is the only feature that requires a login.

What about privacy?

Viber's end-to-end encryption continues to cover your core chats and calls. Only the specific text or image you submit to an AI feature is sent to OpenAI for processing — not your entire message history, according to both companies.

Why this matters for PH users

Viber is the dominant messaging app in the Philippines, used by tens of millions of Filipinos daily. Most have never opened ChatGPT separately. This integration puts AI into the app they already use — for freelancers drafting client messages, small business owners responding to customer inquiries, and office workers trying to get things done faster on their phones.

The practical impact: if you already live in Viber, you now have a capable AI assistant that doesn't require you to switch apps.

Source: Viber integrates ChatGPT into messaging app for PH users — Newsbytes.PH