In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has officially launched the highly anticipated ChatGPT advanced voice feature, ushering in a new era of seamless audio conversations with the popular AI chatbot. This new-built novelty for subscribers of the ChatGPT enabling a more natural and fluently natural language processing is expected to be available for $20 per month.
The ChatGPT advanced voice feature has been eagerly awaited since its initial announcement in May, and OpenAI is now gradually rolling out the functionality to users throughout the week. However, it is observed that the feature is currently not supported in EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or United Kingdom.
A More Fluid and Responsive Conversation
With the ChatGPT advanced voice feature, users can expect a significant upgrade in their audio interactions with the chatbot. The tool has enhanced interactivity, which brings the communication back and forth closer to real life conversation between individuals. And, what’s very special about it, ChatGPT can pause the conversation and wait for the interlocutor to speak, making the experience more realistic.
It has also wanted the variety of voices it provides to the users; in total, the people can select from nine unique choices. In addition, users can type any special instructions for voice chats into the Customizations field on the settings menu of this application.
Increased Competition in the AI Voice Assistant Market
The introduction of the ChatGPT advanced voice feature comes amidst growing competition in the AI voice assistant market. Google has recently launched its own Gemini Live voice in English on Android smartphone and now Meta is reportedly to launch celebrity voices which will be available through the social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp later this week.
Nonetheless, there was stiff competition, OpenAI stood tall in the generative generated AI chatbot market after release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022. In August, the company boasted of its achievement of over 200 million of weekly active users.
Accessing the Advanced Voice Feature
For users eager to experience the ChatGPT advanced voice feature, the process is straightforward, provided OpenAI has granted access to their device. For the sake of using the app, users must first make sure that they have updated the App from the Google Play Store/ iTunes on their phone.
Users will be informed once the new feature is enabled after they launch the ChatGPT application. After that they can choose to create a new chat by swiping right and after that selecting the two-line icon in the upper left corner and choose ChatGPT. The sound wave icon, located to the right of the “Message” text field and microphone icon, indicates the availability of the ChatGPT advanced voice feature.
Customizing Your Audio Chat Experience
One of the notable aspects of the ChatGPT advanced voice feature is the ability to customize the chatbot‘s speech patterns. Turning to the changing of the speaking style, the users can ask ChatGPT to increase the speaking rate or the usage of a particular accent. Such flexibility makes it possible to achieve a more fun and interactive audio chat.
The potential applications of the ChatGPT advanced voice feature are vast, ranging from bedtime story narration and job interview preparation to foreign language practice. However, as with many paid services, the duration is often limited on even paying users for the usage of the advanced voice mode.
The Future of AI-Powered Audio Chats
As OpenAI continues to refine and expand the capabilities of the ChatGPT advanced voice feature, it’s clear that AI-powered audio chats are set to become an increasingly integral part of our daily lives. Thanks to the enhancements in the method of responsiveness, inclusion of more diverse voices and even the flexibility to modify the pace and tone of the speech, the trend set by the ChatGPT is going to deliver better human-AI interaction.
It will also be relevant to note that these inventions and enhancements are on the same also prospecting for enhancement in the near future since competition in the facet of AI voice assistants is only set to grow. The ChatGPT advanced voice feature marks a significant step forward, offering users a glimpse into the future of seamless, AI-powered audio communication.
