OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app
OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT desktop application to include a new voice mode powered by the 'ChatGPT-Live' model. This feature allows users to control computer tasks and interact with AI agents using voice commands.
Why it matters
This update represents a significant step in human-computer interaction, enabling more seamless integration of AI agents into daily desktop workflows.
OpenAI on Thursday said it has updated its ChatGPT desktop app to add support for ChatGPT Voice, allowing users to talk to the app to control AI agents and perform tasks on their computer.
The new feature taps OpenAI’s new family of voice models called ChatGPT-Live , which it launched earlier this month.
OpenAI said ChatGPT Voice works with both ChatGPT Work and Codex, and can also tap computer use skills to look up websites and apps. Plus, on macOS, with Appshots, users can let the app access what’s on their screen, including alt-text.
At launch, ChatGPT Voice’s smartphone version featured smoother conversations, with better interruption handling, but it was not built to take action on smartphones.
Thursday’s desktop update is more capable, allowing users to dictate complex commands involving many steps, and respond when ChatGPT needs their input.
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