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ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak

ChatGPT just got multimodal. Voice conversations and image recognition are rolling out now.

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Why it matters

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT beyond text, making the interface more accessible and opening new use cases for consumers and enterprises. This is a significant product evolution that changes how users interact with the model.

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  1. Voice conversation capability rolling out

  2. Image recognition capability rolling out

  3. New multimodal interface for ChatGPT

  4. Published September 25, 2023

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Publisher excerpt: We are beginning to roll out new voice and image capabilities in ChatGPT. They offer a new, more intuitive type of interface by allowing you to have a voice conversation or show ChatGPT what you’re talking about.
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