ChatGPT's visual AI inches closer to launch

Newly discovered code in ChatGPT's latest beta suggests OpenAI may be preparing to roll out its long-awaited live camera features, potentially integrating visual capabilities into the assistant’s Advanced Voice Mode.

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The beta code revealed a "Live Camera" feature that allows ChatGPT to analyze and discuss users' surroundings in real-time.
First demoed in May, the tech showed impressive capabilities, such as recognizing objects and engaging in natural conversations about visual input.
The feature previously appeared in limited alpha testing, with some users reporting brief access during Advanced Voice Mode trials.
OpenAI’s potential release comes ahead of Google's similar Project Astra, which was showcased at Google I/O, continuing the AI giants' competitive release pattern.

2025 is shaping up to be the year of AI agents and full multimodal capabilities, with models able to see, engage, and take action in more natural and intuitive ways. Voice AI has already started to gain traction, but pairing it with 'eyes’ would be a completely transformative new experience.

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