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How to use ChatGPT's new, more natural Voice Mode for conversations — 2026-08-09
## Short Segments ## Feature Story ChatGPT's voice interactions just took a significant leap forward with the introduction of the GPT-Live-1 model, designed to make conversations feel more natural and less like a series of awkward exchanges. OpenAI's latest update to ChatGPT introduces a full-duplex voice mode, meaning the AI can now listen and speak simultaneously. This capability allows for more fluid conversations, where users can interrupt or pause without disrupting the flow. The new model, GPT-Live-1, aims to mimic human conversation more closely, reducing the stilted, turn-based…
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