ChatGPT Voice Mode release pushed to July: Here's why

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Voice Mode feature, aimed at delivering a lifelike voice interaction experience, was originally planned for an initial release to a limited number of ChatGPT Plus users. However, OpenAI has opted to delay its launch to further refine the feature and ensure it meets their rigorous standards before making it more widely available.The AI company said on platform X in a recent update that they outlined specific areas needing refinement before releasing the feature."We had intended to begin the alpha rollout to a limited group of ChatGPT Plus users in late June, but we need an extra month to achieve our launch standards.

For instance, we’re enhancing the model’s capability to detect and reject certain content. Additionally, we’re focusing on improving the user experience and preparing our infrastructure to scale effectively to millions of users while maintaining real-time response capabilities," the company explained.OpenAI also mentioned that in line with their iterative deployment strategy, the company will begin the alpha phase with a limited group of users to collect feedback and expand based on our observations.

“We intend for all Plus users to access it by the fall, although the exact schedule will depend on achieving our strict safety and reliability standards. Additionally, we are developing the new video and screen-sharing features we demonstrated separately and will keep you informed on the timeline," added the tech giant."ChatGPT’s advanced Voice Mode can comprehend and respond with emotions and non-verbal cues, bringing us closer to real-time, natural conversations with AI.