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The 12 Days of OpenAI: Free Tools and New Innovations for You

  • Writer: Heinrich van As
    Heinrich van As
  • Dec 31, 2024
  • 2 min read

This December, OpenAI gifted the world with a series of exciting announcements during the 12 Days of OpenAI. These updates highlight the rapid evolution of AI while introducing tools that anyone can access, many of which are free.


At HumanAI Collab, our mission is to democratize AI and make it accessible for everyone. In this post, we’ll give you a quick overview of all the main features announced, focusing on how you can use free tools to enhance your creativity, productivity, and collaboration.


Here’s a snapshot of the biggest announcements:

  1. Projects: A tool to organize tasks and collaborate directly within ChatGPT. Paid subscriptions only for now.

  2. ChatGPT Search: Instant web-powered answers available in ChatGPT. Now, available for all users.

  3. Santa Mode: Chat with a festive AI Santa for family-friendly fun. Free and accessible to all.

  4. 1-800-CHATGPT: A toll-free number to access ChatGPT over the phone. Free for everyone, just save the number & start a new chat.

  5. Canvas: A dual-interface writing and coding tool for real-time collaboration. Free for exploring creative ideas—limited use ATM, resets after x-hours.

  6. Sora (Text-to-Video): Turn text into short, animated videos with ease. Currently available in Pro plans, but users can preview content and keep an eye on future updates.

  7. o3 Reasoning Models: Early previews of enhanced reasoning capabilities in AI. Free preview tools may follow soon.

  8. DALL·E Updates: Enhanced image generation with more customization options. Free generations remain available with certain limits.


Here’s how you can start using these tools today:

  • Instant Answers with ChatGPT Search: Eliminate the need to switch between tabs. Ask ChatGPT directly about current events or specific queries. How to access: Use ChatGPT (Free) and enable web browsing in settings.

  • Call 1-800-CHATGPT: No device? No problem! Dial the toll-free number to interact with ChatGPT.How to access: Call 1-800-CHATGPT for free assistance anytime.

  • Experiment with Canvas: Write or code alongside AI in a collaborative workspace.How to access: Free users can test this feature for writing and coding.

  • Get Creative with Santa Mode: Add some holiday fun to your AI experience. How to access: Simply ask ChatGPT to enter Santa Mode.


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