The full release of ChatGPT's "advanced" Voice Mode is expected towards the Fall, according to OpenAI. The delay affects the "small" alpha group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers who were supposed to gain access to the upgrade by the end of June.
OpenAI is planning to roll out new capabilities for ChatGPT, including real-time voice conversations and a desktop app for macOS. The company is also working on improving the model's ability to detect and refuse certain content, as well as preparing its infrastructure to scale while maintaining real-time responses. Additionally, OpenAI is developing new video and screen sharing capabilities for ChatGPT.
OpenAI is delaying the upgraded Voice Mode in ChatGPT to ensure it can safely and effectively process requests from millions of users3. The company needs one more month to reach their bar to launch, focusing on improving the model's ability to detect and refuse certain content, as well as enhancing the user experience and preparing their infrastructure to scale.