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OpenAI Launches New ChatGPT Voice Assistant with Real-Time Two-Way Interaction

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 8, 2026

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OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT voice assistant that listens and speaks simultaneously for more natural conversations. Available globally on web and mobile apps, it supports complex tasks via GPT-5.5 and offers live translation, though some features remain limited initially.

01OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT voice assistant with real-time two-way communication.
02Full version available to paid subscribers; smaller model for free users.
03Assistant can listen and speak simultaneously, enabling natural interruptions and pauses.
04Complex queries handled by GPT-5.5 without interrupting conversation flow.
05Live translation supports bilingual conversations, though with varying quality.
06Certain features and environments are excluded from the initial rollout.

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