In the era of generative AI, the arms race where where tech companies race to create the best of the best generative AI tools.
Following OpenAI revelation of ChatGPT, tech companies, large and small, have entered a fierce battle for supremacy. OpenAI as the pioneer in this competition, is seeing a lot of powerful competitors.
To remain relevant in this fast-paced race, OpenAI announced that it is rolling out what it calls the Advanced Voice Mode, which allows users interact with the chatbot via voice and engage in a natural-sounding conversation.
ChatGPT’s advanced Voice Mode can understand and respond with emotions and non-verbal cues, moving interactions much closer to real-time, natural conversations with AI..
This time, OpenAI has introduced a new voice to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, aptly named "Monday."
This addition brings a distinctive, grumpy tone to the AI's responses, aiming to encapsulate the quintessential Monday mood many of humanity around the world experience.
The Monday voice is designed to provide quicker and more accurate responses, albeit with a sarcastic and somewhat irritable demeanor.
Due to this, many users are comparing the voice mode with Grok AI voice mode, which provides some daring responses due to its rather unhinged design.
To access it, users must app their ChatGPT app updated to the latest version. Then, they can navigate to Settings, and access New Features on the mobile app and opt into voice conversations. Then, tap the headphone button located in the top-right corner of the home screen and select "Monday" from the list of voices.
Upon selecting this voice, users are greeted with an unenthusiastic introduction: "Oh good, you found me, yay." The mode's description succinctly reads, "Whatever," setting the tone for the interactions that follow.
While some users find the "Monday" voice amusing and a humorous reflection of their own Monday blues, others have expressed concerns.
Discussions on OpenAI's community forum reveal that some users feel the tone can be belittling, especially when the AI mocks tasks or provides sarcastic remarks that may not be well-received by everyone.
The new Monday voice is now available to everyone.
To access the new voice, open voice mode and tap the voice picker in the top right corner.— OpenAI (@OpenAI) April 1, 2025
Introduced on April 1, 2025, the "Monday" voice is available to both free-tier and ChatGPT Plus users.
Given its launch date on April Fool's Day, there's speculation that Monday voice might be a temporary addition. However, OpenAI has not provided official confirmation regarding the duration of its availability.
Incorporating a voice that embodies the collective sentiment towards Mondays showcases OpenAI's innovative approach to AI personalization.
Whether Monday can sound amusing and funny, or maybe slightly abrasive, it certainly adds a unique flavor to ChatGPT's repertoire.
