ChatGPT Voice's new plugins make voice more useful

ChatGPT Voice has gained a new capability with the introduction of Live voice model, which allows it to utilize plugins and connected apps during a conversation. This enhancement enables users to seamlessly transition from discussing everyday tasks to executing actions hands-free. To enable this feature, users must select the Live voice model in the Voice settings and ensure their ChatGPT account has the necessary plugins enabled and connected.

During a test, the author utilized the Instacart plugin to order dinner ingredients, streamlining the process by keeping the conversation on voice. While the feature allows for a more conversational approach, it still requires periodic screen checks for confirmation. The author found StubHub to be more effective in narrowing down event searches, demonstrating the potential for voice-based plugins to enhance user experience.

Despite some limitations, such as plugin availability and plan restrictions, the ability to have a more interactive and engaging conversation with ChatGPT is a notable improvement.