OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode on Desktop
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OpenAI has added Advanced Voice mode to ChatGPT for Mac and PC. This lets users talk naturally with the chatbot, just like on mobile.
OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode to Mac and PC desktop apps, allowing users to engage in natural, voice-based conversations with the chatbot. Previously available only on mobile devices, the feature enables users to speak with ChatGPT using one of nine voices powered by the ChatGPT-4 model. The voice mode also includes an interrupt function, allowing users to stop the AI mid-response and keep conversations dynamic.
To access Advanced Voice mode, users need a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs $20 per month, although free-tier users can try it with a 10-minute monthly limit. The desktop experience mirrors the mobile version, with a responsive interface featuring a floating blue orb that listens to prompts and an intuitive option to switch between voices.
This feature, recently introduced in Europe and now accessible globally, enhances ChatGPT’s usability across platforms. While rumors of a new ChatGPT version called Orion circulate, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed these claims, emphasizing the focus remains on improving existing tools like Advanced Voice mode.