OpenAI and Anthropic both speak at once with dueling voice updates
The New Stack 2 months ago 42 ● 8 sources
OpenAI and Anthropic both launched major voice updates on Thursday, but with divergent strategies: OpenAI is enabling ChatGPT Voice to control desktop applications and run multiple tasks simultaneously through GPT-Live on macOS and Windows, while Anthropic is focusing Claude Voice on iterative problem-solving conversations and code development. OpenAI's feature rolls out to Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education users with capability to orchestrate tasks across applications through a single voice session, whereas Anthropic emphasizes deeper integration within Claude for extended reasoning about complex problems. The competing approaches signal that voice interaction is becoming a primary mode for engaging with AI systems beyond simple text-based chatbots.