OpenAI releases ChatGPT voice assistant, which was previously postponed due to security issues.
1min read OpenAI is rolling out its highly anticipated ChatGPT voice assistant to a small number of users, after the product was delayed due to potential security concerns.
The artificial intelligence startup said it would begin offering the voice feature to a small number of paid ChatGPT Plus users starting Tuesday. OpenAI said the product would come with four pre-set voices but would not be able to mimic the way other people speak. The company also said it had added new filters to ensure the software can identify and reject requests for music or other copyrighted audio.
The voice feature was a key part of OpenAI’s May launch of GPT-4o, an updated version of the GPT-4 model that can better handle text, audio and images in real time.
OpenAI previously said it planned to release the voice assistant to a small number of paid ChatGPT Plus users on June 30, but ultimately decided to wait another month to “meet the release bar.” The company said it was studying the software’s ability to identify and reject responses to certain types of content and ensuring it could handle requests from millions of users effectively.
OpenAI said in a statement Tuesday: “By rolling out gradually, we can closely monitor usage and continuously improve the model’s functionality and security based on real feedback.”
OpenAI reiterated in a statement that it plans to roll out the voice feature to all paid ChatGPT Plus users in the fall. The company also said it was still developing the screen-sharing and video-sharing features it showed off at its May launch, with no release date set.