**Feedback on Canvas Feature to OpenAI**

Dear OpenAI Team,
I am grateful for the powerful and innovative Canvas feature that has made organizing my ideas more visual and structured. However, I would like to share some feedback that could help make the Canvas feature even better for users who aim to get the most out of it in various workflows.

Feedback on Canvas Feature to OpenAI

1.Voice Feature Awareness and Automation Handling

The AI assistant should be aware of voice hiccups and automated responses. ‘Awareness’ of the situation would minimize misunderstandings and improve the storytelling flow. Suggestions: Notify the AI when these occur in real-time. Adjust responses to reference any automation or transcription issues. Clarify context if user responses don’t align with expected flow. What are the potential benefits: Better user experience with fewer misinterpretations. More natural and coherent storytelling dynamics.

Improved Navigation and Linking

Navigating between linked Canvases can sometimes feel cumbersome. It would be incredibly helpful if there were a way to create a quick navigation panel or a “back” button to return to the previous Canvas seamlessly. This would greatly enhance the user experience when working on complex projects with multiple linked Canvases.

2. Real-Time Sync Across Conversations

Currently, Canvases are siloed within their respective conversations. It would be a game-changer if nodes could be linked across different Canvases in various conversations. This would enable more dynamic collaboration and continuity, especially when working on projects that span multiple topics.

3. External Media Integration

The ability to add images or embed media directly into nodes would elevate the usefulness of Canvas. Visuals are often a crucial part of brainstorming and planning, and having them directly on the Canvas rather than as external links would make for a richer experience.

4. Voice-Driven Interaction Features

Additionally, integrating voice-driven inputs and outputs would greatly improve the collaborative experience. A button allowing not only the user but also ChatGPT to speak aloud during interactions would create a more dynamic exchange. This goes beyond the current ‘read aloud’ function, adding a more engaging way to brainstorm and interact in real time.

Moreover, having a voice-driven option for ChatGPT to actively read and respond while navigating the Canvas would enrich the user experience. This feature would help users stay more engaged, especially when multitasking or when visual attention is limited.

I believe these suggestions could help make the Canvas experience even more intuitive and powerful. Thank you for your ongoing efforts in improving this incredible tool. I’m excited to see what future updates bring.

Warm regards, @SweetT