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

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.