OpenAI adds full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT desktop apps

https://openai.com/about/ OpenAI has announced the integration of full duplex voice control into its Codex and ChatGPT desktop applications. This development allows users to interact with these AI models using voice commands, facilitating hands-free coding and task management. The addition of this feature follows the earlier introduction of GPT-Live, OpenAI’s high-performance voice model, to ChatGPT users globally. The move is part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to enhance the usability and functionality of its AI offerings, positioning Codex as a versatile coding and work agent. Key Takeaways OpenAI’s introduction of full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT appears to enhance usability, potentially increasing competitive positioning in the AI model landscape. Market pricing suggests this development could influence the perceived ranking of OpenAI’s AI models by year-end 2026. Current odds reflect varied participant views on which company will lead in AI models, with Anthropic and Google maintaining strong positions. What to Watch Markets are likely monitoring the impact of OpenAI’s voice control feature on its AI model’s competitiveness. Key actors such as Sam Altman of OpenAI...