In a significant leap towards enhancing user interaction and accessibility, OpenAI has unveiled a new voice feature for ChatGPT, enabling the AI to read responses aloud to users.
This innovative function is aimed at not only assisting individuals with accessibility needs but also facilitating users who are multitasking or constantly on the move.
Available across iOS and Android applications, alongside the web version of ChatGPT, this feature is easily accessible. Users can activate the “Read Aloud” option by tapping and holding on to ChatGPT’s response in the app, while web users will find this option directly below the AI’s response.
ChatGPT can now read responses to you.
On iOS or Android, tap and hold the message and then tap “Read Aloud”. We’ve also started rolling on web – click the “Read Aloud” button below the message. pic.twitter.com/KevIkgAFbG
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 4, 2024
The announcement on Monday marks another milestone in OpenAI’s journey towards creating more user-friendly and accessible technology solutions. As the AI industry continues to evolve, features like these play a crucial role in ensuring that technological advancements are inclusive and cater to a broad spectrum of user needs.
However, the memes on Twitter are crazy like always:
No GPT-5? pic.twitter.com/8qPqsd71nm
— MindBranches (@MindBranches) March 4, 2024
But I think people were expecting a lot more than just a simple voice feature:
No GPT-4.5 or GPT-5? They just announced Claude 3. You going to let them do that?
— Mira (@_Mira___Mira_) March 4, 2024
They definitely seem to be disappointed:
This is not the gpt-5 response we requested.
— Richard A 🦇🔊 (@0x_Something) March 4, 2024
This update arrives amidst a turbulent time for OpenAI, which finds itself under the microscope following a lawsuit filed by cofounder and former board member, Elon Musk.
As OpenAI continues to innovate with new features like the voice capability in ChatGPT, many are already looking ahead to the future. For a deeper dive into the anticipated features and improvements, explore our detailed article on what we want from GPT-5.
The lawsuit raises questions about the company’s deviation from its original mission as an open-source nonprofit. Musk’s legal team asserts that OpenAI has shifted towards becoming a “closed-source de facto subsidiary” primarily benefiting Microsoft, citing the tech giant’s substantial $10 billion partnership with OpenAI.
Despite these challenges, OpenAI’s commitment to innovation remains evident through the roll-out of user-centric features such as the voice functionality in ChatGPT. The company has yet to respond officially to Musk’s lawsuit, though CEO Sam Altman’s recent cryptic tweet suggests a contemplative stance amid the ongoing legal and ethical debates surrounding AI development.
This news of latest feature of Open AI surely got lost around all the hype of Claude 3:
Anyway, back to the Claude 3 hype.
— Justin Halford (@Justin_Halford_) March 4, 2024
As the situation unfolds, OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of AI technology, aiming to make it more accessible and beneficial for humanity.
With its new voice feature, ChatGPT is set to become an even more integral tool for users worldwide, reflecting OpenAI’s ongoing dedication to enhancing human-computer interaction.
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