OpenAI just made its widely-available AI chatbot, ChatGPT, that much easier to use. The really crazy part is that they added this voice mode right into the chat interface! This exciting new update, which was released on November 25, 2025, offers users a more seamless way to access and converse with ChatGPT. Now users can use ChatGPT Voice natively without needing to switch modes. This adjustment goes a long way towards making the entire interface more intuitive and user friendly.
OpenAI announced the new update in a blog post on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the demonstration, they detailed some of the cool new things ChatGPT Voice can do. Now, users can directly speak to ChatGPT and observe their questions be responded to immediately on the screen. As you can imagine, this new functionality represents a significant departure from that old arrangement. Now, users can listen to responses and read them concurrently!
“You can now use ChatGPT Voice right inside chat—no separate mode needed,” stated OpenAI in their announcement. This latest announcement is a continuation of OpenAI’s efforts to make ChatGPT even more powerful, more accessible and less intimidating to use.
ChatGPT became a sensation for its stellar performance at conversational back and forth exchanges, and the informative responses it offers on nearly every topic under the sun. Additionally, the introduction of voice mode to the chat interface provides a more dynamic and human way to converse. It serves users who prefer auditory feedback as well as those who need support through visual feedback.
The update provides a more intuitive experience for the user. It’s consistent with OpenAI’s broader attempts to improve its chatbot technology. By removing the need for a dedicated voice mode, OpenAI hopes to encourage increased accessibility and user-friendliness.
In case you missed the short announcement on X, here’s what OpenAI shared alongside that post, a screenshot demonstrating the new feature. The image, which features the ChatGPT logo, can be found at this URL: , credited to Silas Stein/picture alliance / Getty Images.
