OpenAI’s new voice mode let me talk with my phone, not to it

August 17, 2024: ChatGPTs Voice Mode: Conversational AI Revolution - OpenAIs new Advanced Voice Mode (AVM) lets users converse naturally with their phones, delivering jokes, advice, and complex explanations. Although still glitchy and lacking in practical assistant features like setting timers, AVM offers a unique, human-like interaction experience. This evolution in AI-driven companionship raises concerns about dependency and societal impacts, but signals significant advancements in virtual assistants compared to Siri, Alexa, and Googles Gemini Live.