OpenAI Delays Launch of ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode

The company cites safety and user experience improvements as reasons for the postponement, drawing criticism from users and industry observers.

The Voice Mode feature, showcased in May, is now set for an alpha release in July, with a full rollout expected in the fall.
Scarlett Johansson's legal concerns over a similar-sounding voice led to the removal of the 'Sky' voice from the feature.
Users and critics have expressed frustration over the delay, questioning the value of ChatGPT Plus subscriptions.
OpenAI is also working on other features like video and screen-sharing capabilities, but no release dates have been provided.
The delay highlights the challenges OpenAI faces in maintaining its lead in the competitive AI landscape.