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

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OpenAI Launches New ChatGPT Voice Assistant with Real-Time Two-Way Interaction
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First reported by Calcalist · 19 hours ago

What happened

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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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew13 minutes ago
OpenAI Launches New ChatGPT Voice Assistant with Real-Time Two-Way Interaction
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-Live to Revolutionize ChatGPT's Voice Interaction with Real-Time Interruptions and Visuals
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-Live Voice Model Enabling Real-Time Conversational Interaction
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew19 hours ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-Live Voice Model Enabling Real-Time Conversation and Translation

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