OpenAI launches new voice models for more natural live conversations | TechCrunch0

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• July 9, 2026

OpenAI today launched new conversational models, called GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, saying they sound more natural and can handle turn-taking better. These are full-duplex models, meaning they can talk and listen at the same time, allowing users to interrupt naturally and enable features like live translation. The company is also replacing its current advanced voice