OpenAI Launches Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT: A New Era of…

Team S · 2024-08-03T17:51:19.000Z

OpenAI has begun rolling out its Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, providing a select group of ChatGPT Plus users with access to GPT-4o's hyper-realistic audio responses. This alpha version will gradually become available to all Plus users by fall 2024. Initially demonstrated in May, GPT-4o's voice capabilities drew attention for their uncanny resemblance to a human voice, particularly that of Scarlett Johansson, leading to legal concerns from the actress. OpenAI has since clarified that it did not use Johansson's voice and has removed the controversial voice, named Sky, from the system. The new voice mode will instead feature four preset voices—Juniper, Breeze, Cove, and Ember—developed with professional voice actors. The Advanced Voice Mode differs from previous versions by using a multimodal approach, allowing it to process audio inputs directly without needing multiple models, which reduces latency and enhances conversational flow. Additionally, this mode can detect emotional nuances in users' voices, enabling more empathetic interactions. OpenAI is implementing this feature cautiously, monitoring its usage closely. The company has conducted extensive testing with over 100 external experts across 45 languages to ensure safety and compliance, with a report on these efforts expected soon. To mitigate potential copyright issues, OpenAI has also introduced filters to prevent the generation of copyrighted audio content, responding to the legal challenges faced by other AI companies in the audio space.

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