Day 6 of OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI” event brought exciting updates to ChatGPT, including a festive Santa Mode and new video and screen sharing capabilities in Advanced Voice Mode. These updates highlight OpenAI’s push to make AI interactions more engaging and versatile for various use cases, from fun, family-friendly chats to professional communication.
Let’s break down what Day 6 offered.
What Was Announced on OpenAI Day 6?
Two major features were introduced:
Santa Mode for ChatGPT
Santa Mode is a lighthearted addition that transforms ChatGPT into a virtual Santa Claus. Designed to spread holiday cheer, it’s a creative way to engage users during the festive season.
- ChatGPT adopts a Santa-like voice and persona, answering questions and engaging in holiday-themed conversations. This mode offers a playful and festive way to engage with the AI, making it particularly appealing for families and younger users.
- Accessible through the ChatGPT mobile app (iOS and Android) or via the desktop interface, users can activate Santa Mode by tapping the blue snowflake icon.
- Santa Mode will remain active globally until early January 2025, providing a seasonal experience without retaining chat history. Conversations in this mode are temporary, ensuring privacy.
Santa Mode has already gained popularity among parents and children, who use it to create fun, interactive moments during the holiday season.
Video and Screen Sharing in Advanced Voice Mode
The introduction of video and screen sharing features marks a significant upgrade in ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode. These capabilities open up new possibilities for professionals, educators, and remote teams.
- OpenAI has started rolling out video calling and screen sharing features, adding real-time communication tools to ChatGPT.
- Users can now engage in video conversations directly through the ChatGPT interface or share their screens for presentations, collaborative tasks, or troubleshooting.
- These features are currently available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers in supported regions, with plans to expand access to enterprise and education users in early 2025.
These updates are currently available to ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) and Pro ($200/month) subscribers, with future rollouts planned for other user tiers.
Reset of Advanced Voice Mode Usage Limits
As a gesture of goodwill during the holiday season, OpenAI reset the usage limits for Advanced Voice Mode for all users. This reset allows users to enjoy extended interactions with features like Santa Mode and the new video and screen sharing capabilities without worrying about hitting their usage caps. This move has been well-received, enabling users to fully explore the enhanced functionalities introduced during the “12 Days of OpenAI” event.
This reset is available to all users, regardless of subscription tier, and is effective immediately. Users can now engage more freely with the new features, enhancing their overall experience with ChatGPT during the festive period.
Community Response
Day 6’s announcements have been well-received across different user segments:
Santa Mode
- Families and Kids: Parents are praising Santa Mode as a creative, safe, and engaging way for children to interact with AI during the holidays.
- Social Media Buzz: On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), users shared their excitement, with one post reading, “Santa Mode is such a fun addition! My kids love asking Santa about their presents and holiday stories.”
Video and Screen Sharing
- Professionals and Educators: Many users view the video and screen sharing features as a game-changer for remote work and learning. One educator noted, “Screen sharing within ChatGPT makes it so much easier to explain concepts to my students.”
- Developers and Teams: Teams are excited about the potential for collaborative coding and real-time troubleshooting directly through the platform.
Despite the positive reception, some users raised concerns about the availability of these features, particularly for those on the free tier. OpenAI has assured users that broader access will come in 2025.
What’s Next?
As OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI” event progresses, users can expect more updates aimed at enhancing AI capabilities across diverse use cases. With the bar set high by features like Santa Mode and real-time collaboration tools, anticipation is building for what’s yet to come.
Stay tuned to Appscribed for more updates in the coming days!
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