Enhanced Personality in ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode

ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode receives an update for a better personality and less interruption, enhancing user interaction.

OpenAI just rolled out a slick update to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, and honestly, it’s a game-changer. The goal? Fewer awkward interruptions and a dash more personality—because who doesn’t want their AI to feel a bit more human? Manuka Stratta, one of the brains behind the scenes at OpenAI, spilled the beans that this tweak not only makes chats smoother but also gives you a breather to gather your thoughts mid-convo. Nice, right?

Here’s the kicker: what started as a VIP feature for ChatGPT Plus folks is now up for grabs for everyone, even if you’re riding the free tier. All it takes is a quick tap on that sound-wave icon in the app, and boom—you’re in. Though, fair warning, free users get the GPT-4o mini model (still pretty sharp) and have to watch the clock, while Plus and Pro subscribers can chat to their heart’s content with the top-tier GPT-4o model. Think of it as the difference between economy and first class—both get you there, but one’s definitely roomier.