ChatGPT gets smarter: it responds to voice commands and images

Artificial intelligence is advancing by leaps and bounds. The new OpenAI update enables ChatGPT to hear, listen, and speak, so users will be able to benefit from new functionalities in the near future. In the coming weeks, the update will allow users to ask the bot questions in a variety of ways: not only by typing in the text box, but also by using voice commands (speaking aloud) or uploading images or documents.

When an image is presented to ChatGPT, the AI will make certain suggestions based on what can be seen in the image. In addition, it will be possible to accompany the image with a voice command to refine the search or narrow the request.

When will it be available and what are the implications?

The upgrade will be available within two weeks for all those who pay for ChatGPT (Plus and Enterprise), while the rest will be able to enjoy the new features “soon after,” according to the OpenAI website.

“OpenAI’s goal is to build AGI that is safe and beneficial,” they wrote on their site. We believe in making our tools available gradually, which allows us to make improvements and refine risk mitigations over time while also preparing everyone for more powerful systems in the future. This strategy becomes even more important with advanced models involving voice and vision.”

OpenAI is aware of the dangers that this type of technology can create, such as the possibility of impersonating public figures or committing fraud. That is why they are using this tool for a specific purpose: voice chat. As an example, he cites the collaboration they have with other companies such as Spotify, which has presented the Voice Translation functionality. This is a tool that dubs the voice of podcasters into other languages with their own voice.