ChatGPT’s new advanced voice mode is starting to roll out to a small number of ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The new voice mode, which was first introduced at the OpenAI event, was previously delayed for security reasons.
ChatGPT’s maker, OpenAI, has confirmed that it will begin rolling out the first version of its new, more natural voice control tools to a select number of users. When Advanced Voice Mode was first introduced in May, it was criticized for one of the voices used in the app being similar to actress Scarlett Johansson.
Chatbot with advanced voice mode will be able to recognize and respond to emotions
Scarlett Johansson provided the voice for the AI interface in the 2013 film “Her,” which is set in the near future and sees Joaquin Phoenix’s character slowly fall in love with a virtual assistant. OpenAI has paused the use of the voice in question, and announced that the initial deployment of the new tool will not include the voice.
OpenAI said ChatGPT will not be able to mimic the voices of both individuals and public figures, and will block outputs that differ from the four preset voices.
The AI firm also said it has added new filters that will recognize and block certain requests to produce music or other copyrighted audio files. Concerns remain about generative AI tools being used to create misleading content about public figures such as politicians.
OpenAI says Advanced Voice Mode will enable more natural, real-time conversations with the chatbot, with the app able to detect and respond to emotions and the ability to interrupt and resume a natural conversation. The AI giant said the new tools will initially be available to a small group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with testing to continue gradually.
