OpenAI Delays Release Of Voice Mode Feature For ChatGPT
Originally set to debut in late June for a select group of ChatGPT Plus users, the release is now scheduled for July
OpenAI on Tuesday said that it is postponing the launch of its highly anticipated "Voice Mode" feature for ChatGPT by a month.
Originally set to debut in late June for a select group of ChatGPT Plus users, the release is now scheduled for July. The company cited the need for additional time to meet its launch standards as the primary reason for the delay.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, OpenAI explained that the delay will allow for improvements in the model's ability to detect and refuse certain types of content. Additionally, the company is focused on enhancing the overall user experience and preparing its infrastructure to handle a larger user base while maintaining real-time response capabilities.
The "Voice Mode" feature will initially be rolled out to a small group of users to gather feedback before becoming available to all Plus users in the fall. This gradual release is intended to ensure that the feature meets safety and reliability standards before a wider rollout.
The forthcoming audio features are expected to enable users to have real-time, fluid conversations with ChatGPT, addressing challenges that have long plagued AI voice assistants, such as response delays and the inability to handle interruptions.
OpenAI is also working on developing new video and screen-sharing capabilities. In a May announcement, the company introduced GPT-4o, a new AI model designed for realistic voice conversations and interaction across text and images.
