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Anthropic confirmed an "elevated errors" issue on its Claude.ai platform on April 6, 2026, affecting login, voice mode and chat functions. The company posted updates to its status page throughout the day, announcing a fix at 12:44 PM ET and monitoring recovery. Users who reported problems on Down Detector and through personal accounts said the service began returning to normal shortly after the fix was applied. Lire la suite

Anthropic has begun rolling out Voice Mode for Claude Code, its AI‑powered coding assistant. The feature, announced by engineer Thariq Shihipar on X, is initially available to roughly 5% of users with a wider release planned in the coming weeks. Voice Mode lets developers toggle a /voice command and speak instructions such as “refactor the authentication middleware,” allowing a more hands‑free, conversational coding workflow. While details on usage limits or third‑party voice providers remain unclear, the launch follows Anthropic’s earlier Voice Mode for its standard Claude chatbot and comes amid fierce competition from GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Google and OpenAI. Recent reports show Claude Code’s revenue surpassing $2.5 billion and weekly active users doubling since the start of the year, while the company’s mobile app surged to the top of the U.S. App Store after refusing Department of Defense usage. Lire la suite

OpenAI quietly rolled out an update that embeds voice interaction directly into the standard ChatGPT interface on both mobile and web platforms. Users can now speak to the assistant, see a live transcript, and switch back to typing without leaving the chat window. The new integration also supports video input, on‑demand maps, weather reports and other real‑time visuals, while retaining the ability to turn voice off at any time. Early feedback highlights the smoother workflow but notes a few rough edges, such as occasional image‑generation glitches. Lire la suite

OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT user experience by embedding the voice conversation feature directly within the main chat window. Users can now speak to the assistant and watch its replies appear as text, along with any images or maps, without switching to a separate screen. The change applies to both mobile and web platforms and is being rolled out to all users. Those who prefer the older, stand‑alone voice view can still enable it through the settings menu. Lire la suite

OpenAI has broadened the capabilities of its ChatGPT assistant by adding a Voice Mode that lets users speak their queries and hear spoken answers. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web platforms, allowing a natural back‑and‑forth conversation without typing. Two versions are offered: a standard, free voice option and an advanced, paid option that provides real‑time, multimodal interaction. Users report that the hands‑free experience improves speed, accessibility, language practice and on‑the‑go brainstorming, while still relying on the same underlying language model. Lire la suite

OpenAI's ChatGPT now includes a Voice Mode that lets users talk to the chatbot and hear spoken replies, creating a natural back‑and‑forth conversation. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web apps, with a standard voice option for all users and an advanced voice option for paid subscribers that leverages multimodal capabilities. Voice Mode supports hands‑free interaction, language practice, real‑world visual queries, and accessibility needs, making the AI assistant easier to use in everyday situations such as driving, cooking or brainstorming ideas. Lire la suite

Microsoft introduced Mico, a visual avatar for its Copilot AI chatbot, at the company’s Copilot fall release event. Designed as a warm, customizable "blob" that reacts to user interaction, Mico offers an expressive face for the AI, complete with color changes and an Easter‑egg that transforms it into the classic Clippy. Available initially in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Mico supports voice mode, long‑term memory, and a new "Real Talk" personality mode that mirrors users without being overly sycophantic. The rollout signals Microsoft’s push to humanize AI while expanding Copilot’s productivity features. Lire la suite

Anthropic is adding a Memory feature to its Claude AI chatbot, now available to paid Pro and Max users. The tool lets Claude retain information from past conversations, creating a more personalized and efficient experience. Users can view, edit, and delete stored memories, and even import data from other AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Distinct memory spaces allow separate projects to stay organized, while granular controls let users toggle memory on or off. The rollout follows recent enhancements like real‑time web search, Voice Mode, and integrations with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Canva, and Figma. Lire la suite

Microsoft has introduced Mico, a virtual AI character that appears as a responsive orb in Copilot's voice mode. Designed to react with facial expressions as users speak, Mico is enabled by default in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, with an option to turn it off. The companion includes a memory feature that recalls user‑specific facts and a Learn Live mode that acts as a Socratic tutor, using interactive whiteboards and visual cues for students and language learners. Mico signals Microsoft’s broader push to give its AI a lasting identity and to encourage people to talk to their PCs. Lire la suite

Microsoft has rolled out Gaming Copilot, a beta AI assistant designed to help gamers, on PC today and plans to bring it to the Xbox mobile app next month. The tool appears in the Windows Game Bar overlay and offers voice‑enabled tips, recommendations and real‑time assistance for players 18 and older in every region except China. It will later expand to handhelds such as the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox consoles. By leveraging Bing search data and player activity, Gaming Copilot aims to streamline gameplay guidance while Microsoft explores ways for creators, and even its own Muse AI model, to enrich the experience. Lire la suite