Let me start with a little confession: I’ve always enjoyed playing around with different AI voices, whether it’s Alexa’s Australian accent or Waze’s Irish one. So when I tried out ChatGPT’s new Advanced Voice Mode (AVM), I was hooked. With voices like Vale’s refined British charm or Arbor’s friendly, conversational tone, you can customize every interaction to match your mood or task. But for me, it’s all about how this makes our family time—especially long drives—so much more fun and productive.
Quiz Show Road Trips with My Son Miles
One of the best uses? On drives to basketball practice, my son Miles and I have turned the car into our personal quiz show. Instead of listening to music, we play trivia games about our favorite topics—geography, mountain climbing, and space facts. With AVM, the AI hosts the game, asking questions in Vale’s elegant voice or Arbor’s laid-back style, and the customization means we can adjust the difficulty to keep things challenging. It’s become a fun, screen-free way to learn and bond during our drives.
Learning on the Go
We’ve also started using AVM to dive into school topics while we drive. Whether it’s ecosystems or American history, the AI provides deep-dive audio lessons that keep us both engaged. It’s a great way to stay connected, learn together, and make sure we’re maximizing that time in the car for something meaningful—not just zoning out.
How Brands and Healthcare Could Benefit
This level of customization goes beyond fun and games. Brands can use AVM to create more engaging customer experiences—imagine an app where Spruce guides users through a workout or Vale provides tailored recommendations for high-end products. In healthcare, it could be a game-changer for patient care, offering compassionate, personalized reminders for medication or post-op instructions.
Final Thoughts
Advanced Voice Mode isn’t just about fun voices—it’s a tool that enhances connection and learning, whether you're using it for family trivia, school topics, or creating more engaging experiences for brands and healthcare. For us, it’s turned our car rides into something special—learning, laughing, and bonding, all without needing to reach for a screen.
