OpenAI has announced updates to its Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, making interactions smoother and more engaging. The new version allows free users to pause without interruptions, addressing a common complaint about AI voice assistants. Paying users will experience fewer interruptions and a more vibrant personality from the assistant. These enhancements aim to keep pace with increasing competition in the AI voice space, particularly against startups like Sesame and tech giants like Amazon. The changes were revealed in a video by OpenAI’s Manuka Stratta, highlighting a commitment to user-friendly AI.