OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced on Monday the release of its new AI model, GPT-4o. This model enhances voice conversations, allowing users to interact with ChatGPT through both voice and images. With new audio features, users can now speak directly to ChatGPT and receive immediate responses, including the ability to interrupt it, making conversations more realistic.
At a live event, OpenAI demonstrated these capabilities, including a demonstration where ChatGPT helped a researcher solve a math problem using both voice and vision. Another demo showcased the model's real-time language translation abilities.
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, praised the new model, likening the experience to conversing with a computer as seen in movies. The company also emphasized that GPT-4o will be available for free to increase its accessibility, though paid users will have access to more features.
This announcement comes just before Google's annual developer conference, where Google is expected to reveal its own AI advancements. The timing places OpenAI in direct competition with Google and other tech giants in the AI field.
Key Points
OpenAI introduced GPT-4o, a new AI model that enhances voice interaction and adds image capabilities, allowing more natural and immediate conversations.
The launch positions OpenAI in direct competition with Google, especially as Google prepares to reveal new AI features at its upcoming developer conference.
FAQs
Q1. What is GPT-4o?
GPT-4o is OpenAI's latest AI model that improves voice conversations and allows interactions with images, making interactions more natural.
Q2. What new features does GPT-4o have?
GPT-4o introduces real-time voice responses and the ability to interrupt ChatGPT during conversation, alongside real-time language translation and image interaction capabilities.
Q3. Will GPT-4o be available for free?
Yes, GPT-4o will be available for free, but paid users will have access to greater capacity and additional features.