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ChatGPT Now Accepts Voice and Image Prompts 🎙️🖼️
OpenAI has introduced new ways to interact with ChatGPT. Alongside typing, users can now use voice commands or upload images to prompt the AI. The voice feature converts spoken questions to text, which is then processed by ChatGPT. The answers are converted back to speech, offering an experience similar to Alexa or Google Assistant. The image search function allows users to upload a photo, and ChatGPT will attempt to understand and respond to the query. These features will be initially available to paid users and will roll out to others soon.
Insights
Voice Integration: The voice feature leverages OpenAI's Whisper model for speech-to-text and a new text-to-speech model for more human-like responses. This could make ChatGPT a strong competitor to existing voice assistants.
Image Recognition: The image search function is akin to Google Lens, allowing for more dynamic and interactive queries. However, OpenAI has limited the AI's ability to make direct statements about people for privacy reasons.
Ethical Considerations: OpenAI is cautious about the potential misuse of these features, especially voice impersonation and privacy invasion. The company plans to control and restrain the use of these capabilities to specific cases.
theverge.com
New features
GIFS coming to Threads 🧵
Threads are working on GIFS. At the moment you have to download a GIF and then publish but this would enable direct selection from the app or keyboard.
Thanks to Alessandro Paluzzi for this one.
Threads now a Social Link on Facebook Pages 🧵
You can now add your Threads profile link under Social Links on your Facebook Page.
Chat with me on Threads
3 new WhatsApp features businesses need to know about 🆕
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is rolling out new features aimed at enhancing its Business Platform. The updates include:
In-app Shopping with Flows: Businesses can offer a more comprehensive shopping experience, allowing customers to book services or customise products without leaving the chat window.
New Payment Models with WhatsApp Pay: Initially launched in India, this feature enables users to add items to their cart and choose from various payment methods, including UPI, credit, and debit cards.
Meta Verified Businesses: A new verification badge will be introduced to authenticate businesses, providing customers with added confidence.
These features aim to make WhatsApp a more versatile platform for business interactions, extending its already widespread use for customer support and service bookings.
Insights Convenience is King: The in-app shopping feature could revolutionise how businesses interact with customers, making the process more streamlined.
Trust Factor: The verification badge adds an extra layer of trust, which could be crucial for customer engagement.
Global Expansion: With WhatsApp Pay initially launching in India, where the app has over 500 million users, it's a significant step towards global expansion.
zdnet.com
Videos
Tinder Thinks Some of You Are Horny Enough to Pay $500 Every Month 😈
Tinder is launching an ultra-premium, invite-only subscription service called Tinder Select, targeting its most active users. Priced at a staggering $500 per month, the service aims to offer enhanced features for search, matching, and conversation. While the specifics are yet to be disclosed, Tinder's Chief Product Officer, Mark Van Ryswyck, mentioned that the service was developed after extensive tests and feedback from highly engaged users. Tinder Select is part of Match Group, which also owns other dating platforms like Hinge, Match.com, and OkCupid. The move is seen as a strategy to compete with rival platforms.
gizmodo.com
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