OpenAI Rolls Out Voice Mode to Select ChatGPT Plus Users
This new feature enables users to have real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT.
OpenAI has begun rolling out an advanced voice mode to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. Originally planned for late June, the launch was delayed to July to ensure it met the company's standards.[1]
This new feature enables users to have real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT, including the ability to interrupt the AI during speech.
In June, OpenAI announced efforts to enhance the model's ability to detect and reject inappropriate content while also refining the user experience and preparing its infrastructure for scaling.
Recently, OpenAI introduced the GPT-4o mini, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to be more affordable and energy-efficient. The GPT-4o mini aims to broaden access to OpenAI's technology by reducing costs and computational requirements compared to previous models.
This cost reduction aligns with OpenAI's strategy to make its technology more accessible amid competition from other major companies like Meta and Google.
In May, OpenAI unveiled its latest innovation in AI, introducing the world to GPT-4o just one year after GPT-4's introduction. GPT-4o is available to all, including unpaid users.
A month earlier, OpenAI introduced a new voice-cloning tool. It comes with a caveat: strict controls will be enforced until safeguards are established to mitigate the risks of audio manipulation aimed at deceiving listeners.