OpenAI has introduced an advanced voice mode for audio chats with ChatGPT.
Jordan Novette, CNBC
And ChatGPT is ready for normal audio chats.
OpenAI on Tuesday rolled out an enhanced voice feature to those who pay for its popular chatbot premium service. The tool allows for more fluid conversations.
The release will continue throughout this week. The company said it is not yet available in EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or the UK.
OpenAI announced the new capability in May. The release received a lot of publicity due to Skye’s voice being similar to that of Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film “Her”. Legal counsel working on Johansson’s behalf sent OpenAI letters saying the company did not have the right to use the identical voice, and OpenAI suspended its use in its products, CNBC reported.
In a few months, people were able to configure ChatGPT to speak in other voices through the free tier. The advanced version responds very quickly and will stop talking if you interrupt. There are now nine voices to choose from, and instructions for voice chats can be entered in the customizations section of the app’s settings.
“You think it was worth the wait,” wrote Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. X post On Tuesday.
This is an increasingly competitive space for OpenAI, which is supported Microsoft.
For the past two weeks, Google It is self-publishing Gemini Live Voice feature in English on Android devices. and Monday, Reuters He said Meta Facebook will introduce celebrity voices accessible through Instagram and WhatsApp later this week.
OpenAI got a head start on the nascent AI chatbot market when it introduced ChatGPT in late 2022. In August, OpenAI told media outlets that ChatGPT was over. 200 million Weekly Active Users.
Advanced mode is only available to those with subscriptions to OpenAI’s Plus, Team, or Enterprise plans. The most affordable option is the Plus tier for $20 per month.
Here’s what to do
If you’re paying, it’s easy to get started, assuming OpenAI has given you access to your device.
First, make sure you have the latest version of the app on your phone.
Open the ChatGPT app.
OpenAI says you’ll get a notification in the app once you enable access to the new feature. Press the Continue button to begin.
Create a new chat by swiping right or tap the two-line icon in the top left corner and select ChatGPT at the top. To the right of the “Message” text field and the microphone icon, you should see a sound wave icon. Tap it and make sure your sound is on.
After a few seconds, you will hear a small “bump” sound and the circle in the middle of the screen will turn into a blue and white animation like liquid sky. Start talking. You should get a quick response. Don’t be surprised if the audio breaks a little.
OpenAI has improved pronunciation in some foreign languages ​​and increased the speed of conversations. But if you don’t like what you’re hearing, you can ask ChatGPT to speak differently. Maybe ask to pick up the pace or put on a southern accent.
In advanced voice mode, ChatGPT can tell you a bedtime story, prepare for a job interview or work on your foreign language skills.
Even if you pay, you won’t get unlimited access to the advanced voice mode. After using it for about half an hour on Tuesday, I started seeing “15 minutes left” at the bottom of the screen.
OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for details about the time limit.
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