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OpenAI Focuses on Voice and Multilingual Features to Tailor ChatGPT for India
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 07:57
OpenAI Focuses on Voice and Multilingual Features to Tailor ChatGPT for India
- •OpenAI is prioritizing voice, multilingual support, and image generation to adapt ChatGPT for the Indian market.
- •Applications CTO Vijaye Raji highlighted India as a strategic market where accessibility and usability are top priorities.
- •OpenAI recently rolled out GPT-Live-1.1, featuring Hindi-tuned models with new voices like Neer and Leher for natural interactions.
- •The company is addressing local usage patterns by improving mixed-language voice conversations, intermittent connectivity solutions, and Android-first experiences.
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OpenAI rolled out GPT-Live-1.1 on October 15, introducing 13 new voices including two Hindi voices (Neer and Leher) alongside support for French, German, Mexican Spanish, Korean, and Japanese to improve conversational pronunciation and natural interactions.
OpenAI views India as a strategic, audio-first market where people frequently use voice notes and switch between English and Hindi in the same session, prompting the company to tailor ChatGPT for these local usage habits.
OpenAI is focusing on building native Android experiences because India is an Android-first market, and is also working to ensure product reliability during periods of intermittent internet connectivity.
