Microsoft Copilot Voice Expands to 40 Languages, Enhancing AI Assistant Landscape

You can now speak to Microsoft's Copilot Voice in 40 languages, for free

The differences between ChatGPT's Advanced Voice, Google's Gemini Live, and Microsoft's Copilot Voice are narrowing. AI has enabled a big leap forward for voice assistants, and as a result, many companies have released their own versions, including ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, Google's Gemini Live, and Microsoft's Copilot Voice. Microsoft's offering just got an update, giving it more of a competitive edge. Also: Gemini Live just got much easier to talk to - here's how On Thursday, Microsoft launched updates to Copilot Voice including voices in 40 new languages and improved real-time information when chatting with the AI. Together, these updates will allow users to experience a more seamless and helpful conversation. Copilot Voice, unveiled in October, can be interrupted to engage in multi-turn conversations and respond to your emotions. Starting a conversation in the app is as easy as clicking the microphone button, and you can select from four voices and different voice speeds. The biggest perk? It is free for all users. In terms of features, I have tested Gemini Live, ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, and Gemini Live extensively, and, they are very similar in performance. The latest Copilot Voice updates bring it more on par with its competitors. You'll find any of them to be a major step up from traditional voice assistants like Siri or Alexa. Which one you should select really depends on which chatbot you're already using, and how much you're willing to pay. Also: Are ChatGPT Plus or Pro worth it? Here's how they compare to the free version To access OpenAI's counterpart, ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, you need to become a subscriber, which costs at least $20 per month on ChatGPT Plus. However, if you are a ChatGPT power user, the subscription makes sense because you get access to OpenAI's latest offerings, including Sora, o3-mini-high, and o1. Gemini Live is free, but like Copilot Voice, it requires you to download the app. Therefore, choosing between the two is mostly a matter of which chatbot and interface you like better. In my testing, all three experiences were very similar.

You can now talk to Microsoft Copilot Voice in 40 more languages

Microsoft wants to encourage people to engage with Copilot in their everyday lives Microsoft Copilot Voice has become a lot more cosmopolitan. The AI assistant has added support for 40 new languages and improved its real-time responses in a bid to make conversations feel more natural and comfortable for users. Copilot Voice debuted in October, adding a vocal component to the AI, but with more power than the previous standard form of voice assistant. It can handle multi-turn conversations, recognize interruptions, and even adjust its tone based on emotional cues. It's also free, which is a pretty big selling point in a world where AI subscriptions are becoming the norm. OpenAI has Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, while Google's Gemini Live offers its vocal interface. The expanded language support is a big deal, especially for users outside of English-speaking markets. Whether you're switching between languages or simply want an assistant who understands your native tongue better, this is a welcome change. This also points to Microsoft's strategy for making Copilot more of an international AI assistant through the Voice feature. Another key improvement is in real-time information retrieval. Voice assistants have always had a slight lag when pulling information from the web, often leaving users waiting while the AI "thinks." With this update, Copilot Voice is now much faster and more responsive when answering questions, making interactions feel smoother and more natural. No more awkward pauses while you wait for an answer to a simple question. The update also highlights Microsoft's efforts to enhance Copilot's place as a digital assistant, not just a glorified search engine. Copilot Voice might succeed after the failure of Cortana as Microsoft's AI voice assistant. The gap between what people expect from an AI assistant and what they actually get is closing, and voice AI tools will likely be a major facet.