This Week in AI — Week of July 6, 2026

Here’s a change we’re genuinely excited to tell you about — because it makes ChatGPT easier to use than ever, and it doesn’t cost a thing.

ChatGPT just gave its voice feature a big upgrade. In plain English: instead of typing your questions, you can now simply talk to ChatGPT out loud, and it talks back — in a natural, conversational voice. And the best part? This new voice experience is rolling out to everyone, including people on the free plan.

What makes it feel more natural than before: you can speak and it listens at the same time, so you can jump in, interrupt, or change your mind mid-sentence — just like a real conversation. No stiff “wait for the beep” back-and-forth.

Why this matters for you: if typing has ever felt slow or fiddly, this removes that hurdle completely. You just talk, the way you would to a friend on the phone.

How to try it: open the ChatGPT app on your phone (the iPhone or Android app), look for the small microphone or sound-wave icon near where you’d normally type, and tap it. Then just start talking. It also works on the ChatGPT website.

One gentle note: features like this roll out gradually, so if you don’t see it right away, give it a few days — it’s on its way to everyone.

If you’ve been meaning to give ChatGPT a try but weren’t keen on typing, this is your moment.

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