India, Dec. 22 -- Mac users who rely on ChatGPT's voice-based conversations may soon need to change how they use the service. OpenAI has confirmed that the Voice feature inside the ChatGPT macOS app will be retired early next year, a move that could disrupt workflows for users who prefer speaking to the chatbot instead of typing.

In the latest update notes for the ChatGPT Mac app, OpenAI states that the Voice experience will be discontinued from January 15, 2026. The company says the decision is aimed at helping it focus on building more "unified and improved voice experiences" across its platforms. While the announcement may sound alarming, OpenAI has clarified that this change only affects the macOS desktop app.

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