OpenAI has released new updates to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, aiming to enhance user interactions by making the AI assistant more engaging and reducing interruptions during conversations.
Manuka Stratta, a post-training researcher at OpenAI, announced these improvements in a video shared on the company’s official social media channels. She highlighted that the updated Voice Mode offers a more natural and engaging tone, providing users with additional time to gather their thoughts without feeling rushed.
A common issue with AI voice assistants has been their tendency to interrupt users during pauses. The latest update addresses this by allowing ChatGPT to recognize and respect these pauses, leading to more fluid and patient interactions. This enhancement is expected to make conversations with the AI feel more intuitive and human-like.
In addition to reducing interruptions, the update introduces a more engaging personality to the AI assistant. The responses are now designed to be more direct, concise, and creative, aiming to provide users with clearer and more relevant information.
These improvements are rolling out to both free and paid users of ChatGPT. Free users will experience fewer interruptions during conversations, while subscribers to ChatGPT’s Plus, Teams, Edu, Business, and Pro tiers will benefit from the enhanced personality features.
The update comes at a time when competition in the AI voice assistant space is intensifying. Startups like Sesame, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, have introduced natural-sounding AI voice assistants, and major players like Amazon are preparing to release large language model-powered versions of their assistants.
OpenAI’s commitment to refining ChatGPT’s conversational abilities reflects its dedication to enhancing user experience in the evolving landscape of AI communication tools.
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