OpenAI Day 6: Chatbot Feature Upgrade: Real-Time Interaction and Holiday Surprises

Description

On the sixth day of the event, OpenAI announced several innovative features for ChatGPT, including video capabilities, screen sharing, advanced voice mode, and a festive “Santa Mode.” These features will greatly enhance user experience, making communication more lively and fun.

Introduction

The host of the sixth day brought exciting updates, addressing the system issues from the previous day and showcasing a series of new features. These enhancements not only improve ChatGPT’s functionality but also increase interactivity and fun, allowing users to interact with AI in a more natural way.

System Status Update

Downtime Explanation and Improvement Measures

The host acknowledged the downtime issue from the previous day and promised to release a detailed post-incident analysis report later that day, informing users about the root cause and solutions.

Current Status

The service is now fully restored and comes with new features, bringing more surprises to users.

Feature Updates and Demonstrations

1. Advanced Voice Mode

• Technical Principle
  Utilizes ChatGPT’s native Multimodal 40 model for direct voice input and output.

• Features
  • Supports natural conversation in over 50 languages.
  • Can recognize emotions and tone, making conversations more personalized.
• Example Use
  Users can start a conversation with voice commands and experience interactions like talking to a real person.

2. Video and Screen Sharing

• Video Function Introduction
  • Allows users to engage in real-time video interactions with ChatGPT.
  • Enhances ChatGPT’s ability to provide real-time context.
• Screen Sharing Function
  • Users can share screen content, allowing ChatGPT to assist with document processing or provide professional advice.
• Practical Example
  Researcher Rowan demonstrated how to interact with ChatGPT while making coffee and completed writing an email through screen sharing.

3. Santa Mode

• Features
  • Users can activate it through the snowflake icon on the main screen.
  • Santa interacts with users in a joyful tone, sharing Christmas jokes, traditions, and even offering holiday outfit suggestions.
• Fun Interaction
  Users can ask Santa various questions, such as how to decorate a Christmas tree or make Christmas cookies.

Feature Usage and Rollout Plan

Feature Availability

• Video and Screen Sharing
  • Already launched in the latest mobile app, gradually available to Plus and Pro subscribers.
• Santa Mode
  • Available to all users globally, with advanced voice usage counts reset to support this feature.
• Future Plans
  • Enterprise and educational users will gain access to these features early next year.

Selected Q&A

1. How to activate Santa Mode?

Open the main screen and click the snowflake icon to activate it.

2. Is the video feature an additional cost?

Currently, the video feature is included in the Plus and Pro subscription plans.

3. In which languages can the advanced voice mode be used?

The feature supports over 50 languages, covering major global language groups.

Conclusion

This update showcases the efforts and innovations of the OpenAI team, making ChatGPT more fun and practical during the holiday season. Download the latest version now to experience the new ways of interaction and enjoy the festive season with Santa!

Related Links

• OpenAI Day 7: Launch of “Projects” Feature Integrating Conversations and Workspaces
• OpenAI Day 5: Good News for Apple Device Users: ChatGPT Seamlessly Integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS for Enhanced Experience