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⭐️ The Voice Access Squeeze: Fix It With Free Local "Readback"

OpenAI Developer Community May 18, 2026
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Feature request: Please add an accessibility setting to the ChatGPT mobile app: Auto-read assistant responses: On/Off When enabled, ChatGPT should automatically read only the newest assistant response aloud after generation finishes, using either the built-in ChatGPT voice or the iPhone system text-to-speech voice. Needed options: * Read only the newest assistant message, not the whole screen * Use system text-to-speech to avoid extra server voice costs * Large persistent play/pause button * Stop reading when the user starts dictating or typing * Keep the user in the same chat thread * Do not require VoiceOver, Speak Screen, copying text, or API billing This is an accessibility need, not a premium voice feature. Users with visual strain, driving constraints, mobility issues, ADHD, or reading difficulty need spoken readback without losing chat context or paying separately for API access.

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