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A shiny new model<\/a> isn\u2019t the only upgrade coming to ChatGPT this week. In addition to GPT-5.6\u2019s release tomorrow, OpenAI is announcing an all-new ChatGPT voice mode experience as well.<\/p>\n Next-gen ChatGPT voice mode is coming today<\/p>\n OpenAI is announcing and demoing the next generation of ChatGPT\u2019s voice mode. <\/p>\n Presenters in today\u2019s livestream include Kundan Kumar, Yuchen Zhang, Ehsan Asdar, and Rithesh Kumar.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the livestream video so you can watch from home:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The new voice mode is a major upgrade around speaking naturally with ChatGPT.<\/p>\n For example, you can talk over it and it will listen while it\u2019s still speaking. It can also access web search for intelligence. It also better understands when to stop talking or listen for longer periods of time.<\/p>\n GPT-Live is behind the ChatGPT voice upgrade<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re launching GPT\u2011Live, a new generation of voice models that make talking with AI feel much more like having a real conversation,\u201d the company says.<\/p>\n \u201cGPT\u2011Live is built on a full-duplex architecture, meaning it can listen and speak at the same time. During conversations, GPT\u2011Live can show it\u2019s paying attention with phrases like \u201cmhmm\u201d or \u201cyeah\u201d, engage in quick back-and-forth, or just stay quiet when you need a moment to think. The result is a voice experience that is refreshingly easy to talk to.\u201d<\/p>\n Users will be able to set the intelligence level with the new GPT-Live-powered voice experience as well.<\/p>\n OpenAI has two GPT-Live models to start<\/p>\n OpenAI adds that GPT-Live consists of two versions to start: GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1-mini, which are both rolling out to ChatGPT users around the world today.<\/p>\n This includes support on iOS, Android, and the web. ChatGPT\u2019s desktop app pulled back on voice mode several months ago<\/a>.<\/p>\n GPT-Live-1-mini is the default voice mode for free users, while paid customers of all tiers will use GPT-Live-1.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve optimized GPT\u2011Live for some of the most popular languages in ChatGPT,\u201d OpenAI says. \u201cFor certain languages, the model may have a non-native accent or gaps in fluency. We\u2019re actively working to improve the experience across languages.\u201d<\/p>\n The company also notes that GPT-Live doesn\u2019t support voice with video or screen sharing in ChatGPT at launch, but these features were in development. For now, they\u2019ll require legacy ChatGPT Voice<\/a> mode.<\/p>\n Learn more about the new GPT-Live technology and ChatGPT Voice here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Developers interested in integrating GPT-Live through OpenAI\u2019s API can share interest here<\/a>.<\/p>\n These new models are rolling out to everyone over the next few days, starting today. <\/p>\n They\u2019ll be available in ChatGPT across iOS, Android, and web. Coming soon to the API.<\/p>\n Just tap the Voice button to talk with ChatGPT, and you\u2019ll feel the magic of GPT-Live. pic.twitter.com\/E71B4eJiti<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OpenAI (@OpenAI) July 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Related OpenAI stories:<\/p>\n \t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t
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