Apparently, the “o” in GPT-4o stands for “omni” (all), indicating its intent to cover all communication channels. GPT-4o includes a new voice mode that supports real-time conversations and vision capabilities, allowing users to upload and discuss pictures, screenshots, and documents. These features make ChatGPT more versatile and useful in various contexts. For academics, this means they can speak, show, and discuss projects with the AI with precision and comfort similar to that with their scientific colleagues. While potential risks such as impacts on employment and security concerns should be addressed, we encourage all academics to familiarize themselves with this ever-growing giant. https://openai.com/index/hello-gpt-4o/