While native device assistants have long left users wanting more, OpenAI’s voice models have quietly been getting closer and closer to the assistants we’ve always been promised. The latest version of ChatGPT Voice just took another big step in that direction. On Wednesday, the company launched GPT-Live, a new generation of voice models that aims to make talking with AI feel even more like having a conversation with a human. At the heart of the upgrade is a new full-duplex architecture, which enables simultaneous listening and speaking, reducing latency and creating a more natural experience. When you are speaking to it, it can say phrases that mimic engagement, such as “mhmm,” engage in quick back-and-forth banter, or even give you more time to think without interrupting. Even as GPT-Live handles more complex queries, it will continue to talk to you to maintain the flow of the conversation.

Full analysis : OpenAI rolls out two versions of GPT-Live: GPT-Live-1, powering ChatGPT Voice for Go, Plus, and Pro users, and GPT-Live-1 mini, the default for free users.