Big news for ChatGPT users, OpenAI has announced on X that Advanced Voice Mode is now available to everyone, including those on the free plan. OpenAI has just made one of its most interactive features more accessible, allowing anyone to have real-time voice conversations with ChatGPT without typing everything out.
Previously, this feature was exclusive to paid subscribers and only available through the mobile app, but now free users can access it as well. The process is simple—just log into ChatGPT, click the Advanced Voice Mode icon next to the text input bar, and start talking. A pulsing blue orb appears to indicate that the AI is listening, ready to respond in a smooth, conversational way.
This update runs on OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, enhancing ChatGPT’s ability to interpret speech nuances, including tone, pace, and even emotion. The goal is to make AI interactions feel more natural and engaging, moving beyond the traditional text-based exchanges that can sometimes feel robotic. Whether you want to practice a new language, get instant tech support, brainstorm ideas, or just have a casual chat, the experience is designed to be intuitive and fluid.
However, there’s a small catch—free users get only 10 minutes of voice conversation per month. While that’s enough for quick interactions, those who want unlimited access will need to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. Still, having this feature available for free at all is a major step forward in making AI-driven voice interactions more mainstream.
The decision to roll out Advanced Voice Mode to all users seems to be part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to encourage more conversational AI engagement. With voice assistants becoming a bigger part of everyday life, this move could help integrate AI more seamlessly into daily interactions. It also positions ChatGPT as a stronger competitor to virtual assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, but with the advantage of OpenAI’s more advanced language model.
For now, free users can get a small taste of what voice-enabled AI can do. Whether it’s for learning, problem-solving, or just an interesting chat, this feature makes AI feel more human than ever. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the perfect time to test it out and see how it changes the way you interact with ChatGPT.
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