OpenAI's GPT-Live voice model

OpenAI launches GPT-Live, a next-generation voice model enabling seamless real-time conversations in ChatGPT Voice.

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1. AnnouncementJul 8, 2026, 12:00 AM 88%

   OpenAI introduces GPT-Live, a real-time voice model powering ChatGPT Voice with natural, low-latency interactions.

   OpenAI launches GPT-Live, a next-generation voice model enabling seamless real-time conversations in ChatGPT Voice.

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2. 18 hours later
   ReleaseJul 8, 2026, 06:08 PM 77%

   OpenAI launches GPT-Live and GPT-Live-1 mini, full-duplex voice models that delegate reasoning to GPT-5.5 for real-time ChatGPT Voice interactions.

   OpenAI launched GPT-Live and GPT-Live-1 mini, full-duplex voice models for ChatGPT Voice that process speech in real time and offload reasoning to GPT-5.5.

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3. 21 min later
   AnnouncementJul 8, 2026, 06:29 PM 76%

   OpenAI unveils GPT-Live, a low-latency voice model that can speak over users in real time

   OpenAI announced GPT-Live, a new voice model that can generate speech while the user is speaking, enabling low-latency, interrupt-aware conversations. The model will be rolled out via the ChatGPT API later this year.

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