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OpenAI has announced a delay in launching its new advanced Voice Mode feature for the ChatGPT chatbot, aimed at improving safety and reliability. Initially planned for a late June release, the feature has been postponed by a month and is now expected to be available to paying users in the fall. The decision to delay comes after a demonstration in May generated excitement but also controversy, including a potential lawsuit from actress Scarlett Johansson. CEO Sam Altman denied claims that Johansson’s voice was used without permission, stating a different actor was hired for AI training audio. The new Voice Mode includes the ability for ChatGPT to speak in various synthetic voices or personas, one of which resembles the AI from the movie “Her.” OpenAI is working to enhance the model’s content detection capabilities and user experience, aiming to scale to millions of users while maintaining real-time responses. The company faces technical and ethical challenges common in the AI space, ensuring innovative yet safe products for users. Challenges in the realm of generative AI have led other tech giants to recalibrate their offerings for better user experience and safety. OpenAI’s focus on recognizing and blocking inappropriate content, and interpreting and mimicking emotions, reflects a commitment to ethical AI development.
