OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence company, has recently released new voice capabilities for its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The voice feature, which was announced earlier in September, has now been made available to all users, including those using the free version of the platform.

This new feature allows ChatGPT to both receive and respond to queries using voice commands. It is particularly significant for users with accessibility needs, as it enables people with limited mobility or visual impairments to easily access information and services through voice interactions. Tasks such as reading emails, dictating documents, and conducting online searches can now be performed using ChatGPT’s voice capability.

Greg Brockman, who will be rejoining OpenAI, expressed his excitement for the new feature, stating that it “totally changes the ChatGPT experience.” The company announced the feature through a post on X and encouraged users to download the mobile app to start using the voice capabilities.

The release of this new feature comes amidst recent turmoil at OpenAI, including the controversial firing and subsequent rehiring of CEO Sam Altman. Reports have surfaced about staff members at the company threatening to resign en masse in response to the CEO’s dismissal.

Despite the internal drama, OpenAI has managed to inject some humor into the situation. In a light-hearted video posted alongside the announcement, ChatGPT is asked a playful question about ordering pizza for a large group of people, referencing the recent staff upheaval at the company.

With the new voice capabilities and a bit of levity in the face of recent challenges, OpenAI is looking to move forward and continue pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence.