Talk to a Virtual Santa and Experience New Video and Screen Sharing Features
- Santa Claus in ChatGPT: OpenAI introduces a festive “Santa Mode,” allowing users to have voice chats with an AI version of St. Nick.
- Temporary and Safe: Conversations with Santa are not saved or remembered, ensuring a lighthearted, ephemeral holiday feature.
- New Features Rollout: OpenAI adds video and screen sharing capabilities to Advanced Voice Mode, expanding interactive possibilities.
This holiday season, OpenAI is spreading cheer by introducing Santa Mode in ChatGPT. Available in Advanced Voice Mode, this feature allows users to chat with an AI-powered Santa Claus. Accessible via a snowflake icon in the app or through voice settings, Santa Mode works on iOS, Android, desktop apps, and web browsers. The feature will remain active globally until early January.
Santa Mode is designed to be a fun and temporary addition, with no chat history saved. This means you can enjoy playful conversations with Santa without worrying about previous exchanges influencing the responses. Kids can share their wish lists and holiday musings without any digital “memory” involved.
A Gift for the Holidays
As part of its “12 Days of OpenAI“ event, OpenAI is resetting Advanced Voice Mode usage limits for all users, offering an extra opportunity to engage with Santa Mode. Whether you’ve already maxed out your usage or are new to the feature, this gift ensures everyone can partake in the festive fun.
Enhanced Advanced Voice Mode: Video and Screen Sharing
Alongside Santa Mode, OpenAI is rolling out long-awaited video and screen sharing capabilities for Advanced Voice Mode. These tools enable users to:
- Show and Tell: Share surroundings or display objects directly in conversations.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Screen share for seamless collaboration or demonstration.
Currently, Plus and Pro subscribers in most countries can access the features via mobile apps. For users in the European Union and specific regions, as well as Enterprise and Education accounts, access will be available starting in January.
Holiday Cheer Meets Cutting-Edge AI
OpenAI’s Santa Mode and the addition of video and screen sharing make ChatGPT more interactive and engaging for the holiday season. Whether chatting with a jolly AI Santa or exploring new ways to collaborate through video, users can enjoy a more dynamic and festive ChatGPT experience.
Get ready to connect with Santa or test out the latest video tools—OpenAI’s holiday update promises fun and functionality for everyone.