OpenAI finally releases ChatGPT's real-time video function, adding 'Santa mode' that responds with a Santa-like voice

On December 13, 2024, the sixth day of OpenAI's '12 Days of OpenAI' event, OpenAI announced that a real-time video function has been added to ChatGPT's 'Advanced Voice Mode'. This function allows you to perform tasks such as 'judging the situation from the surrounding video' while having a real-time conversation with AI.

Just in time for the holidays, video and screensharing are now starting to roll out in Advanced Voice in the ChatGPT mobile app.

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— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 12, 2024

video input now rolling out for chatgpt voice mode including screenshare!

(and santa mode for a little holiday treat)

— Sam Altman (@sama) December 12, 2024

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Below is a video demo of the real-time video feature in ChatGPT.

Santa Mode & Video in Advanced Voice—12 Days of OpenAI: Day 6 - YouTube


To start the real-time video feature, tap the voice icon next to the chat bar to activate Advanced Voice Mode.

When asked, 'Can you see what is in front of you?' ChatGPT immediately replied, 'I can see a kettle, a dripper, and other equipment for making coffee. Are you trying to make coffee?'

Next, I asked, 'How do you make coffee?' ChatGPT replied, 'Of course! First, place the filter in the dripper. Then pour in boiling water to warm up the dripper and the mug.'

ChatGPT continued to provide users with accurate advice, such as 'pour boiling water gently.'

In addition, the real-time video function allows you to share your screen with ChatGPT and receive advice. First, launch Advanced Voice Mode and tap the three dots '...' button. Then tap 'Share Screen.'

The 'Screem Broadcast' screen will appear, so tap 'Start Broadcast'.

If you see the screen below, screen sharing with ChatGPT is complete.

With screen sharing running, open the messaging app and ask, 'What should I tell this person about this photo?' ChatGPT responds, 'Your Santa outfit is perfect for Christmas! If you keep practicing your Santa yell, 'Ho-ho-ho!', you'll soon be getting a job as Santa at the mall!'

According to OpenAI, at the time of writing, the real-time video feature is only available to users of ChatGPT's paid subscription plans 'ChatGPT Plus,' 'ChatGPT Team,' and 'ChatGPT Pro.' Subscribers to 'ChatGPT Enterprise' and 'ChatGPT Edu' will not be able to use it until January 2025.

OpenAI also announced that it has added a 'Santa Mode' to its Advanced Voice Mode voice presets.

In a demo by OpenAI, when a user asks, 'What is your favorite Christmas tradition?' ChatGPT in 'Santa mode' responds, 'That's a great question! My favorite tradition is when kids hang their stockings by the fireplace!' just like Santa Claus.

When asked, 'What do you think of this guy?' ChatGPT replied, 'That's a great mustache!'

According to OpenAI, Santa Mode will be rolled out to all users who have Advanced Voice Mode available after December 13, 2024. In addition, chats with Santa will not be saved in chat history.