OpenAI Adds Voice Mode to ChatGPT Desktop App
On July 24, 2026, OpenAI announced an update to its ChatGPT desktop app that introduces support for a new voice mode called ChatGPT Voice. This feature leverages the company’s newly launched family of voice models known as GPT-Live and allows users to control AI agents and perform tasks on their computers using just their voice. The updated functionality works with both ChatGPT Work and Codex, enabling complex command dictation involving multiple steps. On macOS systems, it can access screen content through Appshots, including alt-text for visual elements. The desktop version is more advanced than the earlier smartphone release, which focused on smoother conversations but lacked action capabilities. OpenAI demonstrated a use case where developers could direct ChatGPT to create threads and analyze bugs with voice commands. Additionally, users can access this feature in Codex via iOS through remote control.
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