ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode is a new feature that lets users have real-time conversations with the AI chatbot, mimicking human interaction. It was released in late July to select Plus subscribers, offering a more natural conversational experience with the ability to interrupt, respond to emotions, and even take breath breaks and simulate laughter. OpenAI promises to roll out the feature to all Plus subscribers by this fall, but a specific release date remains unclear.
To access Advanced Voice Mode, users need an Android handset running app version 1.2024.206 or later, or an iPhone using iOS 16.4 or later and app version 1.2024.206 or later. However, even with the right equipment, access is not guaranteed, as OpenAI chooses users for the alpha release phase without clear criteria. Selected users will receive an email notification and see a tooltip in the app.
OpenAI will use audio from conversations with Advanced Voice Mode to train its models, unless users disable data sharing in the app’s settings. Daily usage limits apply to both inputs and outputs, but specific details and limits are subject to change. Users have reported conversations lasting up to 10 minutes, with a prompt appearing when 3 minutes of chat remain.
Advanced Voice Mode essentially provides a new way to interact with the same GPT-4 language model used for text-based queries. It allows for a wide range of activities, from beatboxing and storytelling to counting quickly. However, there are safety restrictions and feature limitations. Users cannot use Advanced Voice to create new memories, use custom instructions, or access GPTs. While the AI remembers previous Advanced Voice conversations, it cannot access past text or standard voice mode chats. Additionally, singing is not supported due to copyright concerns.
Overall, ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode introduces an innovative way to interact with the AI, offering a more immersive and engaging experience. Its full rollout is anticipated soon, allowing more users to explore the conversational capabilities of this powerful tool.
