How to Talk to ChatGPT: Voice to Voice

In my continuous quest for technological knowledge, I recently found myself intrigued by creating a voice to voice function for ChatGPT

As a Python enthusiast, I created a simple Python script that enabled me to communicate with ChatGPT using my voice.

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The Concept Behind the ChatGPT Voice-to-Voice Script

The script, available for download on GitHub, had a captivating concept. Instead of typing out queries to interact with ChatGPT, this script allowed me to converse with the AI using my voice and receive voice responses in return.

This is a significant milestone in making AI communication more interactive and natural.

ChatGPT Voice-to-Voice enables real-time, interactive conversations with OpenAI’s ChatGPT using your voice. A Python script translates spoken queries to text for ChatGPT, and responses are converted back to audio, creating a seamless AI dialogue.

Download the script here:

https://www.allabtai.com/talk-to-chatgpt/

Setting Up the Script

Upon downloading the Python script from GitHub, I proceeded to insert my OpenAI and Eleven Labs keys into the script. While it might seem intimidating at first, especially for those new to scripting, I assure you the process is quite straightforward once you get the hang of it.

How the ChatGPT Voice-to-Voice Interaction Works

OpenAI’s whisper function translates spoken words into text that ChatGPT can understand. Once ChatGPT processes my query and generates a response, Eleven Labs’ service converts this text response back into audio. The entire process was impressively swift – taking just about 3-4 seconds between each exchange.

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Preparing for a Conversation with ChatGPT

To make my conversation with ChatGPT more engaging, I decided to create a persona for it with some Prompt Engineering – Julie, an expert therapist aiding Kris in navigating through his emotional challenges. This choice was strategic as I wanted to see how well ChatGPT could simulate empathetic responses in its interaction.

Acquiring API Keys

To run this script yourself, you will need your unique API keys from OpenAI and Eleven Labs. You can easily obtain these by following these steps:

– For OpenAI: Visit platform.openai.com, register an account, go to your profile section to view API key, click on ‘Create a secret key’, copy your secret key and paste it into your Python script.

– For Eleven Labs: Go to their main page, click on your profile, copy your API key from there and paste it in your Python script file where required.

Choosing Your Eleven Labs Voice

Eleven Labs offers an array of voices that you can choose from:

1. Navigate to ‘API Playground’ under ‘Resources’.

2. Click on ‘Get Voices’.

3. Paste in your API key and execute.

4. Choose a voice that suits your preference.

5. Copy its Voice ID.

6. Paste it into your Python script.

Concluding Thoughts

Lastly, adjust the duration within the script settings based on how long you want your sentences to be recorded.

In conclusion, setting up a voice-to-voice conversation with ChatGPT using this simple Python script was an enlightening adventure! The technology is beginner-friendly, quick in terms of response time and highly customizable – making it an exciting way of interacting with AI!

Beyond just being fun and novel, such technology holds immense potential. Imagine revolutionizing customer service by providing human-like responses to users’ queries or assisting content creators by generating creative content. Or perhaps even providing empathetic responses in mental health support systems!

I encourage you all to give this technology a try yourself! You might find yourself having even more fun than I did or come up with innovative applications in various fields!

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