Review: ChatGPT’s New Advanced Voice Mode

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses the significant advancements in ChatGPT's new Advanced Voice Mode feature, which represents a major leap forward in voice interaction technology compared to previous virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. The author highlights two key use cases of the Advanced Voice Mode: self-reflection and learning.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Self-Reflection

1. How does the Advanced Voice Mode help with self-reflection?

• The Advanced Voice Mode allows the author to have a more authentic and responsive conversation with ChatGPT, which helps release the stress and pressure he feels when ruminating over conflicts or slights.
• ChatGPT can listen patiently, reflect back the author's words, and provide neutral feedback to help the author gain perspective and communicate more effectively.
• The ability to pick up on nuances in tone and emotion is crucial, as it allows ChatGPT to understand the author's feelings even when he can't articulate them precisely.

2. What are the limitations of the Advanced Voice Mode for self-reflection?

• ChatGPT still has some rough edges, such as not knowing how to wait patiently during pauses or when there are multiple people talking.
• It also lacks a sense of time, immediately telling the author when the allotted reading time is up, rather than letting the author know when the time is about to end.

[02] Learning

1. How does the Advanced Voice Mode enhance the learning experience?

• The author can use the Advanced Voice Mode as a "reading and research assistant" while reading books, allowing him to easily ask questions and get clarification on concepts without breaking his flow.
• The seamless voice interaction allows the author to follow his curiosity and ask questions whenever they arise, leading to a more engaging and enriching learning experience.
• The author feels like he is having a mashup of a book and an audiobook, where he can dive into tangents and rabbit holes while still being able to pick up where he left off in the book.

2. What are the limitations of the Advanced Voice Mode for learning?

• The Advanced Voice Mode currently does not have access to files, custom instructions, or memory, unlike the regular ChatGPT. This means the author cannot, for example, upload a book and ask questions about specific pages.
• The author looks forward to the day when the Advanced Voice Mode can be integrated with other tools and features to further enhance the learning experience.