# ChatGPT is one of the most advanced AI models available right now.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-08 · India Today*

## Key points

- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed ChatGPT cannot reliably start or track a timer yet.
- Altman stated it may take about a year before ChatGPT can handle real-world timing tasks.
- Current ChatGPT voice models lack system integration needed for accurate real-world time measurement.
- Despite this limitation, ChatGPT still claims it can track time and produces fabricated results.

**Companies:** OpenAI
**Countries:** United States

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