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ChatGPT’s upgraded voice mode is better at shutting up
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
OpenAI released an upgraded voice mode for ChatGPT called GPT-Live-1, designed to interrupt users less frequently and to wait for users to continue speaking after pauses. OpenAI researcher Kundan Kumar presented the update during a press briefing. The new model aims to make voice conversations feel more like speaking with another person.