One challenge I've faced with AI voice modes is figuring out their purpose. Often, I find myself using ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode for tasks that would be quicker to type, rather than engaging in a conversation with my computer or phone. However, for targeted tasks like math tutoring, interacting with AI in voice mode becomes more practical. ElevenLabs has introduced its Conversational AI agents, which function similarly to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode or Gemini Live. These allow you to engage in natural conversations with the AI, resembling human interaction, but they are tailored for specific tasks. ElevenLabs offers default agents like a math tutor, a customer support representative, and a video game character. You also have the option to create your own agent for specific needs. The Poetry of Numbers Albert Einstein described pure mathematics as the poetry of logical ideas. Since it resembles poetry, it can theoretically be discussed as easily as it's written. Initially skeptical about improving my math skills through AI conversations, I was impressed by Matilda, the default math agent from ElevenLabs. Recently, my son studied similar shapes in his math class, focusing on scaling factors to determine missing line lengths between shapes. I asked Matilda about this topic and, within moments, she was explaining how to calculate missing scaling factors, all without writing anything down. Similar to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, you can interrupt Matilda, so you don't need to wait for her to stop speaking before responding. But what about learning visually-oriented topics, like graphs?Matilda adeptly guided me through calculating the gradient of a line from two x, y points, without needing graph paper. Getting Started ElevenLabs AI agents are accessible for free trials.

After creating a free account, you receive 10, 000 credits per month, equating to 20 minutes of free math tutoring at 500 credits per minute. Upgrading to the Starter tier for $5 monthly gives you an hour, while the Creator tier offers 200 minutes monthly for $22, with a 50% discount on the first month. To begin, visit ElevenLabs and create an account. Once logged in, select Agents from the dashboard's left column and click on Create Agent. Choose from Blank Template, Support Agent, Math Tutor, or Video Game Character. After selecting Math Tutor, click 'Create Agent. ' Customize your agent's voice, initial message, and colors. Once ready, hit the black 'Test AI agent' button to start your session. You may wonder if ChatGPT could accomplish the same. While it can, ElevenLabs' math tutor is specifically focused on teaching math, offering a more direct approach. Although ChatGPT has struggled with math historically, OpenAI claims improvements with the latest model, ChatGPT o1, so you might want to give it a try as well. You might also be interested in. . .