OpenAI has recently announced a broader availability of ChatGPT’s voice mode, now called “Advanced Voice Mode,” which is accessible to subscribers of the Plus and Team plans in France, across Europe, and in Switzerland. This feature allows for more natural and immersive interactions with AI, elevating the user experience to an impressively realistic level.
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An Incredibly Smooth Voice
The “Advanced Voice Mode” has drastically changed the way users interact with ChatGPT. Now, you can interrupt the AI mid-speech, a feature likely to be highly appreciated, especially when faced with the occasionally lengthy responses from the assistant. The AI can now detect the nuances of your voice and tailor its responses based on your emotions. (This was a challenging point under European regulations, and it will be interesting to see how this issue has been resolved). Overall, this represents a significant leap forward in the fluidity of conversations. It’s worth mentioning that all this increasingly reminds me of the movie Her
for those who have seen it. After a limited testing phase this summer, the voice mode is ready for broader use.
Recent Improvements Transforming the Experience
Beyond the voice mode, OpenAI has also made several significant enhancements to ChatGPT in recent months. Among these are better management of complex contexts, allowing for longer conversations without losing coherence. Additionally, the AI’s ability to remember certain exchange preferences has been strengthened, further personalizing the interaction. OpenAI has also enhanced accent recognition and the understanding of voice commands, making the tool more fluid and intuitive to use.
Gradual Rollout and Fulfilled Expectations
Only subscribers of the Plus and Team plans can immediately enjoy the “Advanced Voice Mode,” with full deployment expected by the end of the year. Subscribers of the Enterprise and Edu plans will have to wait a little longer. Meanwhile, those using the free version will continue to use the standard voice mode, with no short-term upgrades. OpenAI explains this restriction as a measure for security and to ensure a gradual adoption of the technology.
With the launch of this update in Europe, OpenAI is making significant progress in the evolution of voice assistants. Expectations are high, especially with increasingly fierce competition. Do you regularly use ChatGPT? Let us know everything.