OpenAI Integrates ChatGPT Voice Mode Directly Into Chat Interface

ChatGPT's voice mode is no longer a separate interface | TechCrunch

ChatGPT's voice mode is getting more usable. OpenAI announced on Tuesday it is updating the user interface to its popular AI chatbot so users can access ChatGPT Voice right inside their chat, instead of having to switch to a separate mode. That means you'll be able to converse with the chatbot and view its responses, including things like shared images, as you talk. Before, you'd be taken to a separate screen where you'd interact with an animated blue circle that represented the interface for ChatGPT's voice. That screen also had a mute button and an option to record live video, as well as an X to return to the default text-based mode. During these prior conversations, you could only listen to what ChatGPT was saying, instead of seeing it on the screen. That could be annoying if you missed a response, as you'd have to leave the separate voice mode to see the response as text. Now, the company says you can talk and watch your answers appear as ChatGPT responds to your questions. You can also review your earlier messages and view visuals during your conversations, like images or maps, in real time. The change will make it more natural to interact with the AI chatbot, as you can more easily move between speech and text in the same conversation; however, you'll still need to tap "end" to stop the voice conversation when you're ready to switch back to text. This revamped voice mode is the new default and is rolling out now to all users across web and mobile apps. For those who prefer the separate voice mode, OpenAI says they can still revert to the original experience under "Voice Mode" in "Settings." Here, they'll see a new option to turn on "Separate mode."

ChatGPT's Voice Mode moves into chats for faster, more natural conversations

With the update, Voice Mode will now display a live transcript as you converse with it and show more information, such as weather and maps, within the same chat. ChaGPT's mobile app and web version are getting a handy update that integrates its Voice Mode directly inside the chat. That means you no longer have to access the separate screen with the blue orb; you can just access Voice Mode within a chat. We previously reported on ChatGPT's Voice Mode coming to chats in an APK teardown of the ChatGPT app. When using the updated experience, ChatGPT's Voice Mode will display a live transcript as you converse with it. The AI will also be able to display information such as maps, weather, and more in real-time, also without having to leave the chat window. ChatGPT's Voice Mode enables users to engage in hands-free conversations with the AI, similar to Google's Gemini Live. You can have more natural, continued conversations with it, with the AI accounting for awkward pauses, tone, and expression. There are two versions of ChatGPT's Voice Mode -- a standard version for all users and an Advanced Voice Mode for paid users. Before the new in-chat experience, you could access ChatGPT's voice mode by tapping on the voice icon in the bottom right of the screen. This would open up a separate interface for voice chats. If you prefer using Voice Mode over the chat integration ChatGPT now offers, you can enable "Separate mode" under Settings > Voice Mode.

ChatGPT Voice now works right inside chats with live transcripts: Check details

The new experience is now the default for all users and is rolling out across mobile and web versions. OpenAI is making it easier to talk to ChatGPT by bringing the voice feature straight into the main chat screen. The company has updated the interface so you don't have to switch to a dedicated voice-only mode to speak with the AI. For context, earlier, if you wanted to use ChatGPT with your voice, the app would move you to a separate screen. There, an animated blue circle showed that ChatGPT was listening and speaking. That page also had a mute button, an option to record live video, and a close button to go back to the normal text chat. The old design had one big drawback: you could only hear ChatGPT's replies. If you missed something it said, you had to exit voice mode and return to the text view to read the answer. This made conversations less smooth, especially for longer or more detailed replies. Also read: Perplexity launches its own AI shopping experience, but with a catch With the new update, all of that happens in one place. You can speak to ChatGPT and, at the same time, watch AI's response appear as text on the screen. Also, you will see shared visuals like images or maps in real time. When you're done speaking, you still have to tap 'end' to stop the voice session and fully switch back to text-only use. Also read: Flipkart Black Friday Sale: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE price drops by Rs 28,000, check details This redesigned voice experience is now the default for all users and is rolling out across mobile and web versions. If you liked the old, separate voice screen, you can still go back to it. Just head to the app's Settings, and turn on 'Separate mode' under Voice Mode.