Monday, 13 July, 2026
Goodbye, Walkie-Talkie AI: OpenAI Drops Its New "Live" Voice Model
By TechShots Studio
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live globally for ChatGPT users, upgrading the voice experience from a slow, turn-based system to a natural conversation. Built on a full-duplex architecture, it listens and speaks simultaneously, accepting split-second interruptions and using cues like "mhmm." It delegates complex tasks to background reasoning models (GPT-5.5) without halting your chat. Paid tiers get GPT-Live-1, while free users receive GPT-Live-1 mini.
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