voice capabilities Archives

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November 1, 2024

ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode now available on macOS and Windows apps

OpenAI launched the Advanced Voice feature in May during the GPT-4o release, achieving response times of 232 milliseconds and an average of 320 milliseconds. The rollout began in September for ChatGPT Plus and Team subscribers in the U.S. The feature expanded to users in the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. Users can access it by downloading the latest version of the ChatGPT app. Advanced Voice is also available in the macOS and Windows desktop applications, with a daily usage limit. Recent enhancements include five new voices and features for custom instructions and conversation memory. During DevDay 2024, OpenAI introduced the Realtime API for developers, with pricing based on text and audio token usage.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware

Microsoft has launched a revamped version of its Copilot for consumers, which includes voice capabilities and improved comprehension of visual content on screens. The company is considering a complete reimagining of applications on the Windows platform, driven by AI advancements and the potential introduction of dedicated Copilot hardware. The new Copilot reflects a departure from previous offerings, influenced by the recruitment of personnel from Inflection AI, and features more polished promotional materials. The updated experience resembles Inflection AI’s Pi chatbot, with new visual elements and prompts to encourage user interaction, indicating a broader vision for AI's role in enhancing user experience across Microsoft’s ecosystem.