In a bid to enhance user experience and accessibility, ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, has unveiled a new feature named 'Read Aloud'. This functionality enables the chatbot to audibly articulate its responses, eliminating the need for users to type during conversations.The announcement was made by OpenAI through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showcasing the innovative capabilities of ChatGPT's Read Aloud feature. Compatible with both ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT 4, this feature boasts five distinct voices and supports a staggering 37 languages. Moreover, it possesses the ability to automatically identify the language of the text it is vocalizing.

Accessible across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, and web browsers, the 'Read Aloud' button empowers users to engage with ChatGPT effortlessly. Previously, in September of the preceding year, OpenAI had introduced a voice chat feature, enabling users to interact with the chatbot through spoken queries.OpenAI is also exploring options to integrate ChatGPT as the default digital assistant on Android devices, potentially allowing users to activate the AI chatbot using their device's power button. By leveraging voice commands, users can initiate queries and receive verbal responses through the Read Aloud feature.

For web users, activating the Read Aloud feature is as simple as clicking the designated button displayed beneath ChatGPT's response. However, mobile users must tap and hold the text response before accessing the 'Read Aloud' function. Despite OpenAI's gradual rollout of the feature, it may take some time before it becomes universally available to all users.