OpenAI Begins Rolling Out Advanced Voice Mode to ChatGPT Plus Users

Hey ChatGPT fans! Exciting news from OpenAI today: they’ve started rolling out a brand-new feature called Advanced Voice Mode to a select group of ChatGPT Plus users. If you’re one of the lucky few, you might be getting an email soon with all the details, so keep an eye on your inbox!

What’s Advanced Voice Mode All About?

Advanced Voice Mode is designed to make conversations with ChatGPT feel more natural and responsive. You’ll be able to have real-time chats where you can interrupt the conversation anytime, and ChatGPT will sense and respond to your emotions. It’s like chatting with a friend who really gets you!

For now, this feature is in alpha testing, so only a small group of users will have access initially. But don’t worry—OpenAI plans to roll it out to all ChatGPT Plus users by this fall. So, if you’re on Plus, you’ll be chatting away with Advanced Voice Mode before you know it.

A Quick Look Back: The Journey to Voice Mode

OpenAI first teased Advanced Voice Mode at an event back in May. The demo got everyone excited, but the feature’s launch was delayed due to some safety concerns. One of the hiccups involved a complaint from Scarlett Johansson, who thought the voice sounded a little too much like hers. 😅

To address these concerns, OpenAI has built some pretty robust safety systems. They’ve limited the voice options to four preset voices to avoid any accidental impersonations and prevent the model from using any voices outside of these presets. Plus, they’ve put guardrails in place to block any requests for violent or copyrighted content.

In preparation for this launch, OpenAI tested the voice capabilities of their latest model, GPT-4o, with over 100 external red teamers across 45 languages. They’ve gone all out to ensure this feature is safe and top-notch in quality.

What’s Next?

If you’re curious about all the ins and outs of GPT-4o’s voice capabilities, limitations, and the safety measures that have been put in place, OpenAI will be releasing a detailed report in early August. So, stay tuned for that!

And here’s another exciting tidbit: Apple has partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT access to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. That means you’ll soon be able to experience these advanced AI features across all your Apple devices. If you want to learn more about what’s coming, check out this link: Apple Debuts 'Apple Intelligence' AI Features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

So, are you ready to take your ChatGPT experience to the next level? We sure are! Whether you’re part of the initial rollout or waiting for the full launch in the fall, Advanced Voice Mode is definitely something to look forward to.