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OpenAI's "Read Aloud" Feature Relocation Frustrates User

A user on Reddit expressed frustration with OpenAI's decision to move the "read aloud" feature to a sub-menu. This change has made the feature difficult to use while driving, disrupting the user's workflow and creative process. The user feels this alteration significantly hinders their ability to interact with the AI. AI

IMPACT Minor UI change impacts user workflow.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a minor UI change in a product.

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OpenAI's "Read Aloud" Feature Relocation Frustrates User

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/furiousgeorge83 ·

    “Read aloud” moved to sub menu

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I listen to all of my responses and have even created a markdown for proper pronunciation. Today they moved the read aloud feature to a sub menu and now it will be impossible to use while driving. Muscle memory made it so I didn’t even need to lo…