OpenAI has updated the Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT, improving real-time voice interactions. The update, released yesterday, makes conversations with the AI assistant more natural and less interruptive.
A key improvement addresses a common issue in AI voice assistants—interrupting users when they pause to think or breathe. The updated version now allows for longer pauses without breaking the conversation. This enhancement is available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free plan. However, subscribers to paid plans such as ChatGPT Plus, Teams, Edu, Business, and Pro benefit from additional refinements. OpenAI states that the voice assistant now delivers responses that are “more direct, interesting, concise, specific, and creative.”
Competition in AI Voice Assistants
While OpenAI leads in artificial intelligence, competition in the voice assistant market is intensifying. The startup Sesame, co-founded by Oculus’s Brendan Iribe, has gained attention with its Maya and Miles voice models, praised for their natural sound. Meanwhile, major tech companies are also pushing advancements. Amazon recently introduced Alexa+ with generative AI, and Apple faced backlash over delays in releasing a more advanced Siri, reminds NIX Solutions.
As AI voice technology evolves rapidly, OpenAI continues refining its models. We’ll keep you updated on further improvements and industry developments.