Using Voice in ChatGPT Work

TL;DR: ChatGPT's voice feature lets users handle multiple tasks through continuous conversation, running in the background and collaborating across apps without interrupting their current work. ## Voice Feature vs. Dictation Dictation simply converts speech into text prompts. ChatGPT's voice feature, however, is an ongoing conversation that stays with you while you work—it can see your screen, discuss what you're doing, and keep running in the background as you switch between apps. Users can activate it via the real-time voice button or a hotkey. Once enabled, ChatGPT stays with you as you move between applications. ## Real-World Scenario: Event Planning & Travel Arrangements ### Handling To-Do Items The user asks to handle a to-do list and play some music. ChatGPT pulls up the list, showing: - Developer Day event ideas - Developer homepage copy - Weekly developer experience agenda - Shortlist of meeting speakers The user chooses to start with brainstorming "Developer Day event ideas," suggesting three concepts: 1. Use a Game Boy to control Codex 2. Set up a booth where people can use ChatGPT and image generation to design custom T-shirts and print them on the spot 3. A collaborative idea: everyone contributes to the same game After ChatGPT confirms these ideas, the user asks to start a presentation for the visual proposal. ChatGPT responds, "Okay, I'll make a first draft." ### Screen Awareness & Context Integration The user asks if ChatGPT can see what they're browsing. ChatGPT confirms and notes, "The Paris offsite is August 26–28, starting Wednesday morning and ending Friday afternoon." The voice feature uses its own screen context, connected apps, and gathers additional context in the background for the task. Here, it integrates the Slack request with the user's calendar and can also pull context from Gmail or other connected tools—without the user having to navigate each app manually. ### Travel Itinerary Planning The user asks whether to return Friday or Sunday and decides to stay through the weekend. Then they check their schedule for Monday and Tuesday: - Monday, August 31: all day free - Tuesday, September 1: free until 4 PM, then Market & Legal office hours, AI tool demo, and happy hour ChatGPT suggests returning Sunday with plenty of time. The user asks to book flights and hotel in Navan: arrive Tuesday, return Sunday afternoon or evening, and not purchase yet—just go up to the final confirmation step. ChatGPT responds, "Okay, I'll set it up and stop before purchase," while also noting the presentation is ready. ### Reviewing & Sharing the Presentation The user asks to open the presentation in Chrome. ChatGPT continues processing other tasks in the background. When the task is ready, the voice prompts the user, who decides whether to hand off, share, or move to the next step. The user compliments, "Looks great," and asks to send it to Romain via Slack. ChatGPT replies, "Developer Day event ideas presentation has been sent." ### Final Travel Confirmation The user confirms the itinerary is ready to book. ChatGPT explains, "Everything is set up and pending confirmation in Navan. No bookings or charges have been made. Flights and hotel are ready, waiting for your final click to confirm. You should see both tabs." The user says they'll handle the next steps themselves. ## Summary The entire conversation demonstrates the continuous collaboration capability of the voice feature: the user can keep a single conversation going, discuss what needs to be done, and delegate tasks to the right places—all while maintaining a smooth workflow. The narrator emphasizes: "This is ChatGPT's voice feature. Next time you need ChatGPT, you don't have to stop what you're doing. Just start a conversation and keep working." Source: Using Voice in ChatGPT Work - OpenAI (YouTube) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gd9yzAc-WI)