OpenAI’s advanced voice mode feature for ChatGPT has been delayed

OpenAI announced Tuesday that it is delaying the launch of its advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, which features emotional expressions and real-time responses. The artificial intelligence (AI) company showcased the feature at last month’s Spring Updates event, alongside its latest GPT-4o model. OpenAI now plans to begin alpha testing for the voice mode next month. The company did not share details about other features demonstrated at the event, such as real-time video processing and screen-sharing capabilities for its chatbot.

OpenAI Delays Launch of GPT-4o Features

In a after On X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI posted an update on the advanced Voice Mode feature. As demonstrated last month, the feature is powered by GPT-4o and allows ChatGPT to verbally respond to prompts and questions in real time. The chatbot was also shown to be able to modulate its voice, express emotions and even sing. This feature was one of the central announcements of the OpenAI event.

However, the company has confirmed that it won’t arrive before July. There are several reasons behind the delay, and OpenAI says it’s working on the feature’s ability to detect and reject certain content. It’s also scaling its infrastructure to give millions of users access to real-time voice responses without any delay.

The current plan is to release the feature to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users as part of the alpha testing program. Based on the feedback and learnings, the AI ​​company plans to roll out the feature to all Plus users in the fall, without sharing a concrete launch timeline.

Additionally, the company also acknowledged delays in the implementation of other features shown off during the event. For example, ChatGPT’s ability to see the environment via the user’s video feed and interact with it in real time and its screen sharing capabilities also have no release timeline. OpenAI said it will keep users updated on these.

Separately, the AI ​​company launched its ChatGPT app for macOS for all users on Tuesday. The app comes with new features such as keyboard shortcuts for quick launch, loading screenshots directly into the app, and support for the standard Voice Mode.