OpenAI updates Advanced Voice Mode to reduce interruptions and add personality

If you find that ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode is constantly interrupting your discussion, you'll be relieved to know that the most recent version should put an end to this.

According to OpenAI post-training researcher Manuka Stratta, the latest update improves Advanced Voice Mode's personality and reduces interruptions. This allows for more time to gather thoughts without feeling rushed. Stratta also stated that the update improves ChatGPT's speech mode by making it more engaging and natural, as well as straightforward and concise.

OpenAI first made Advanced Voice Mode available to select ChatGPT Plus members in May of last year, before expanding it to all Plus users in September. Then, in November, OpenAI made Advanced Voice Mode available to all Pro and free users, allowing them to engage with ChatGPT via voice input using the mobile app.

To utilise Advanced Voice Mode, simply open the app and tap the sound-wave icon next to the microphone icon. You'll then see a circle on the screen, indicating that ChatGPT is listening. You're now ready to converse with "someone" who appears to be a genuine person but is, in fact, generative AI at work. Also, to guarantee that your privacy is respected, avoid giving extremely personal information during discussions.

Free users can use an Advanced Voice Mode powered by the GPT-4o small AI model for a limited duration, which varies daily. The $20-per-month Plus tier allows for significantly longer talks and the use of the more advanced GPT-4o model, which should generate superior outcomes in terms of understanding, response quality, and reasoning. Subscribers to the $200-per-month Pro tier, meanwhile, can speak as much as they want, however you should keep track of how much time you spend conversing with your AI-powered companion.