A plethora of innovations in generative AI are currently making waves. For instance, reasoning models, such as OpenAI’s o3, approach problems by meticulously processing each step prior to arriving at a conclusion. In addition, there are remarkable “deep research” capabilities that aggregate data from various online sources to produce comprehensive reports.

However, the most “futuristic” trend may well be the introduction of Voice Mode. This concept resembles a vision once depicted in the 2013 film Her, featuring chatbots that can engage in conversations as effortlessly as humans. Although the responses are akin to those given in text interactions, the chatbot delivers them in a “lifelike” and “natural” tone, creating an impression of conversing with a person rather than a machine.

Despite the technological advancements, the feature often lacks engagement, even in prominent platforms like ChatGPT. While the technology is undoubtedly impressive, a noticeable robotic quality in voice responses remains apparent. This has not deterred users from forming “connections” with chatbots, with reports of individuals even developing romantic feelings for them.

What stands out as exceptionally remarkable, though, is the feature’s ability to “see.” Certain chatbots are now equipped not only to converse but also to utilize your camera to perceive your surroundings, integrating this visual information into their conversations. Notable examples such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok are now capable of this.

Grok has emerged as the newest chatbot to incorporate this advanced ability within its Voice Mode. Developer Ebby Amir recently announced this feature called “Grok Vision” on X, highlighting that Grok Vision supports multiple languages as well as real-time searching. However, these additional features are limited to subscribers of SuperGrok.

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The feature is readily available. Access it by selecting the Voice Mode option. New users will need to allow Grok to utilize their device’s microphone, paving the way for immediate interactions.