OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking feature for its popular ChatGPT chatbot, called Read Aloud. This new capability allows the AI chatbot to audibly articulate its responses, providing users with a more dynamic and accessible experience. The unveiling of the ‘Read Aloud’ feature highlights OpenAI’s commitment to enhancing accessibility for all users, catering to diverse needs and ensuring seamless interaction with ChatGPT.
The ‘Read Aloud’ feature is easily accessible on both the web and mobile versions of ChatGPT, offering users the flexibility to personalize their experience with five distinct voices to choose from. Whether using the free version (GPT-3.5) or the premium GPT-4, users can activate the feature on desktop by clicking on the speaker icon or tap and hold the text on the mobile app to access the ‘Read Aloud’ player.
With multilingual support and availability in 37 languages, the ‘Read Aloud’ feature aims to enrich user engagement and interaction with ChatGPT. This latest enhancement builds upon OpenAI’s previous voice-related features, such as the voice chat introduced in September 2023, further solidifying ChatGPT’s position as a leading generative AI tool.
While the introduction of ‘Read Aloud’ enhances accessibility and fosters a deeper understanding of ChatGPT’s capabilities, recent tests have shown the chatbot is not yet equipped to provide legal advice. Research by Associate Professor Guzyal Hill from Charles Darwin University reveals that ChatGPT struggles to differentiate between laws in different countries, highlighting the limitations of AI technology in complex fields like law.
Despite this limitation, OpenAI continues to innovate and improve ChatGPT, with a focus on enhancing user experiences and expanding the capabilities of the AI chatbot. As ‘Read Aloud’ gradually rolls out to users, it represents another step towards OpenAI’s vision of ChatGPT as a leading tool in the AI landscape, offering valuable features to a global audience.
