OpenAI has started rolling out the advanced Voice mode feature. Starting today, a small number of paid ChatGPT users will be able to meet one-on-one with the AI chatbot. All ChatGPT Plus members should have access to the expanded toolset by the fall of this year.
one announcement At X, the company said this improved version of Voice Mode “offers more natural, real-time conversations, allows you to intervene at any time, and senses and responds to your emotions.”
We are starting to roll out the enhanced Voice mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users. Advanced Voice mode offers more natural, real-time conversations, lets you intervene at any time, and senses and responds to your emotions. pic.twitter.com/64O94EhhXK
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 30, 2024
Support for voice chats came to ChatGPT last September and a more advanced version got a public demo in May. ChatGPT-4o uses a single multimodal model for voice capabilities rather than the three separate models used by previous audio solutions, reducing latency in chatbot conversations.
OpenAI drew a lot of criticism for debuting a voice option that sounded like Scarlett Johansson in its May demo. Her acting career included voicing the AI character Samantha in the Spike Jonze film. His. It was the release date for Advanced Sound mode was delayed shortly after the reaction. A similar-sounding voice, though the company insists the voice actor isn’t emulating Johansson’s performance it has since been removed.
