Ho Ho Ho! ChatGPT lets you speak with Santa
Exciting news for those who have been nice this year—ChatGPT now allows you to have a chat with none other than Santa Claus himself through its voice mode feature! OpenAI has introduced Santa as a free voice option in its settings, describing his voice as "merry and bright." This festive feature will be accessible until early January, as per the company's announcement. 
To engage with this cheerful functionality, users can simply tap on the snowflake icon on the ChatGPT home screen or click on the voice mode icon located in the top-right corner of the app. Santa is available in both advanced and standard voice modes, offering a delightful experience to users.
Enjoy Festive Conversations with Santa
While chatting with Santa through ChatGPT, users must note that Santa does not support custom instructions or memory like some other voice chat options. This means that Santa won't be able to personalize responses or remember details about users between sessions. Additionally, this feature is intended for users above the age of 13.
For younger internet users, Google offers an alternative option to track Santa hassle-free through Google’s “Santa Tracker.”
Enhance Your Santa Chat Experience
To make the most out of your conversation with Santa, here are a few tips to consider:
- Santa always greets with his iconic "Ho Ho Ho," but if it becomes repetitive, feel free to politely ask him to "tone it down."
- Santa is multilingual and can speak various languages, so don't hesitate to test his linguistic skills.
- Ask Santa for gift ideas, request a Christmas story, or inquire about his "naughty list," sticking to holiday-themed questions for better responses.
- Unfortunately, Santa won't be belting out any Christmas carols even if requested.
While enjoying your chat with Santa, remember to indulge in the festive spirit and spread joy and laughter with your conversations!
Other Exciting Features by OpenAI
Aside from the Santa voice mode, OpenAI recently introduced a live video feature for paid users in select countries. This feature allows ChatGPT to incorporate your surroundings into the conversation, enhancing the overall chat experience. Users can access the advanced voice mode with vision by tapping the voice icon next to the ChatGPT chat bar.
OpenAI joins the league of companies featuring prominent voices in their chatbot options, with Meta Platforms securing deals with actors like Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, and John Cena to voice its Meta AI chatbot earlier this year.
