In May, OpenAI demonstrated an advanced voice mode for its ChatGPT platform, promising a rollout to paying users within weeks. However, the release has been delayed. Initially planned for late June, the alpha release to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users is now postponed to July due to lingering issues.
Reasons for Delay
- Content Detection: Improving the model's ability to detect and refuse certain content.
- User Experience: Enhancing user experience and preparing infrastructure for scalability.
- Iterative Deployment: Starting with a small user group to gather feedback before a broader release.
The full rollout to all ChatGPT Plus customers might not occur until fall, pending internal safety and reliability checks. This delay does not affect the new video and screen-sharing capabilities, which include solving math problems from pictures and explaining device settings menus. These features are available on both smartphones and desktop clients, including macOS.
Advanced Voice Mode Features
- Real-time Responses: Understands and responds with emotions and nonverbal cues.
- Natural Conversations: Aims to bring more natural, real-time interactions with AI.
