A proposal for synchronised audiovisual explanation

within conversational artificial intelligence

Overview

Complex ideas are most clearly understood when structure, narration, and visual emphasis operate together.

Synchronous Explanation Mode is a proposed playback format for ChatGPT responses that translates structured explanations into a guided audiovisual sequence. Rather than replaying text as simple audio, the response is organised into its existing sections and presented progressively in a presentation-like format while being read aloud.

As the narration advances, the corresponding text appears and is highlighted in real time. This allows the logic of the explanation to unfold at a measured pace, supporting comprehension, retention, and focus. The mode draws directly on capabilities ChatGPT already possesses, including structured responses, hierarchy, and audio output, but renders them synchronously rather than statically.

The intention is not to add visual excess but to clarify meaning through timing and structure. This approach is particularly suited to longer explanations, theoretical material, and users who benefit from paced, multimodal engagement.

Synchronous Explanation Mode reframes ChatGPT as a guided explanatory medium, closer in experience to a lecture or narrated walkthrough than a static text interface.

Intended use and scope

This proposal is intended as a conceptual contribution to ongoing discussions around multimodal explanation, accessibility, and human-centred interface design within artificial intelligence systems.

It is conceived as an optional playback mode that complements existing text and audio outputs. The proposal does not prescribe a specific visual style or technical implementation but instead outlines a behavioural and experiential framework that could be adapted across platforms and devices.

Statement of submission

This proposal has been prepared for public documentation and will be submitted to OpenAI as product feedback and a feature suggestion.

Its publication here serves to establish authorship, clarify intent, and contribute constructively to wider discourse on the future development of conversational artificial intelligence interfaces.

Author
Alyssa Denise Walsh

Location
United Kingdom

Statement
This text documents an original interface concept authored by Alyssa Denise Walsh and is published to establish public record and authorship. The proposal is submitted to OpenAI as product feedback for consideration within future development.