Openai Whisper

What is OpenAI Whisper?

Whisper is a transcription technology from OpenAI that converts spoken words into written text. It is designed to deliver accurate speech-to-text output and is part of OpenAI’s broader suite of tools, which also includes Voice (text-to-speech), GPT-4V, and DALL·E 3. Together, these tools support projects involving audio, vision, and language.

As with other advanced AI systems, Whisper could potentially be misused — for example, in social engineering schemes where people are tricked into installing malware on critical systems, potentially disrupting infrastructure like power grids. This underscores the importance of using advanced AI responsibly.

Who created OpenAI Whisper?

Note that there is a separate company also called Whisper, distinct from OpenAI’s transcription model. That company was founded in 2012 by Michael Heyward, Brad Brooks, and Andrew Song. Michael Heyward served as co-founder and former CEO and built a platform where people could share thoughts and feelings anonymously, aiming to create a safe space for users to express themselves. Based in California, the company grew because its concept and easy-to-use design appealed to users looking for a private way to share what was on their minds.

Using OpenAI Whisper

OpenAI’s Whisper is accessible via the official Whisper page. The tool supports interactive chat, aims for an objective viewpoint, and uses the appropriate tools for the task it is given.

Users can interact with it in different roles — as an API developer, a ChatGPT user, or both — which tailors the experience to their needs. OpenAI also welcomes feedback on the tool’s default behavior, objectives, and rules, with the option to allow or decline publishing an anonymized snippet of that feedback. Optional context about your background or perspective can help make feedback more useful.