ChatGPT Voice now works in real time inside the main chat window

OpenAI is making ChatGPT voice mode far more user-friendly. Previously, accessing ChatGPT Voice meant switching to a separate interface where you’d interact with a floating blue circle, listen to the AI speak, and record video if needed. Users often found this inconvenient because if you missed a response, you had to switch back to text mode to see it.

Now, OpenAI has integrated voice directly into the main chat interface. You can speak to ChatGPT and simultaneously see its responses, including visuals like images or maps, appear in real time. The change could make conversations with the chatbot feel more natural, allowing you to move between speaking and reading without interruption.

It's also a pretty significant update for users around the world. Real-time, multimodal interaction where you can speak, read, and view visuals all in one flow, is a key step toward making AI assistants more accessible across languages, regions, and use cases.

For instance, educators can verbally query ChatGPT during a lesson while showing students diagrams instantly, while global remote teams can hold interactive brainstorming sessions without toggling between modes.

The update also caters to accessibility, giving visually impaired users a more integrated experience and making voice-based interactions more intuitive for non-English speakers who rely on hearing responses in real time.

The takeaway

For those who prefer the older setup, OpenAI has retained the option to revert to the separate voice mode via Settings, offering flexibility for users who like the classic interface. The new integrated mode is rolling out globally across web and mobile apps, making this more than just a minor tweak, and a shift toward fluid, conversation-style AI that feels more human than ever.

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TechloyEmmanuel Umahi