# OpenAI Introduces Exciting New Features for ChatGPT: Video Input and Santa Mode
OpenAI has just revealed captivating new functionalities for ChatGPT as part of its joyful “12 Days of OpenAI” initiative. Among these upgrades, the launch of video input and screen sharing in voice chats is particularly noteworthy. Furthermore, a playful “Santa mode” has been introduced, bringing a festive spirit to the user experience.
## ChatGPT Santa
The standout feature among the newcomers is certainly the ChatGPT Santa mode. This seasonal enhancement reshapes the ChatGPT voice interaction, enabling users to converse with a voice that captures the essence of Santa Claus. The visual aspect of this mode is just as cheerful, with the ChatGPT voice orb transformed into an adorable snow globe, and a snowflake icon taking the place of the regular voice button.
This charming feature is beginning its global rollout today and will be accessible as a preset voice until early January. Each encounter with ChatGPT Santa is intended to be temporary, meaning it won’t influence chat history or memory, allowing users to relish a festive dialogue without lasting effects.
## Video and Screen Sharing in Advanced Voice Mode
In addition to the celebratory Santa mode, OpenAI is upgrading the Advanced Voice Mode to include video input and screen sharing capabilities. This functionality is especially beneficial for users seeking to communicate more effectively with ChatGPT without the need to describe their environment or articulate their screens verbally.
### How to Utilize Video and Screen Sharing
To take advantage of these new features, users can follow these straightforward steps:
1. Launch ChatGPT on their iPhone or Android device.
2. Select the voice icon near the chat bar.
3. To activate video input, tap the new video icon at the bottom left.
4. Alternatively, users can click the three-dot menu and choose ‘Share Screen’ for screen sharing.
OpenAI has announced that this feature will be rolled out progressively over the coming days for ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Pro users in most regions, with plans to broaden access to users in the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein shortly. Enterprise and educational users can anticipate gaining access in January.
## Conclusion
The addition of video input, screen sharing, and the festive ChatGPT Santa mode constitutes a major enhancement in the ChatGPT user experience. These features not only enrich interactions but also introduce a playful and festive dimension just in time for the holiday season. As OpenAI continues to innovate and broaden its offerings, users can look forward to even more thrilling advancements in the future.
