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I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

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I tested ChatGPT's Live Voice upgrade, and it almost felt human - how to try it

The latest GPT Live Voice models can listen, speak, and conduct online research all at the same time. Does it feel like you're talking with a real person? Almost.

Why this matters
Why now

Advances in large language models and multi-modal AI capabilities are converging to enable more sophisticated and human-like AI interactions, moving past earlier technical limitations.

Why it’s important

The increasing 'human-like' quality of AI voice interaction reduces the barrier for broad adoption and deep integration into daily life and work streams, impacting user experience and perception.

What changes

AI's ability to listen, speak, and conduct multi-modal research simultaneously changes how users will interact with information and automate tasks, moving towards more intuitive and less command-line interfaces.

Winners
  • · OpenAI
  • · AI developers
  • · SaaS providers integrating advanced AI
  • · Consumers of AI services
Losers
  • · Basic virtual assistant providers
  • · Companies relying on clunky UI/UX
  • · Call center and basic customer service roles
Second-order effects
Direct

Increased user engagement and reliance on AI assistants for complex tasks.

Second

Accelerated development of AI agents capable of autonomous decision-making and workflow execution.

Third

Blurring lines between human and AI interaction, potentially leading to new societal norms and ethical considerations around AI identity.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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