Full-duplex conversation
GPT Live can listen and speak at the same time, making quick back-and-forth and natural interruptions possible.
GPT LiveIndependent guide and interface preview
GPT Live can listen while it speaks.
GPT Live replaces rigid turn-taking with a continuous voice exchange. Interrupt with a question or pause to think; the conversation does not have to start over.
Your voiceInput transcript
Waiting for speech...
AI responseLive transcript
Your live response will appear here.
Transcript stays visible
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The GPT Live difference
No more waiting for a clean handoff.
Most voice systems need a clear signal that you have finished talking. GPT Live keeps processing speech while it generates a response, so a pause can stay a pause and an interruption can become part of the same exchange.
Deeper work in the background
When a request needs search or more reasoning, GPT Live can delegate the task while maintaining the flow of conversation.
Voice with visible answers
In ChatGPT, responses can appear as text while they are spoken, with supported visual cards for information that is easier to see.
GPT Live explained
What is GPT Live, exactly?
GPT Live is OpenAI's family of voice models built for continuous, natural human-AI conversation. Unlike voice pipelines that separately transcribe speech, generate an answer, and read it aloud, GPT Live handles audio interaction as an ongoing exchange.
Its full-duplex architecture repeatedly decides whether to speak, keep listening, pause, respond to an interruption, or invoke a tool. At launch, GPT‑Live‑1 powers paid ChatGPT Voice plans, while GPT‑Live‑1 mini powers the Free experience.
Why GPT Live feels different
Less turn-taking.
More active listening.
Traditional voice systems wait for a clean handoff. GPT Live continuously follows timing, pace, pauses, and interruptions so the exchange can behave more like a real conversation.
Listen and speak at once
GPT Live continuously processes input while producing output instead of waiting for a rigid end-of-turn signal.
pausekeep listening
Handle pauses and interruptions
You can interrupt with a question, ask it to slow down, or take a moment to think without forcing a new conversation turn.
VOICESEARCHREASON
Delegate harder questions
Search and deeper reasoning can run in the background while GPT Live keeps the spoken interaction moving.
Using GPT Live in ChatGPT
Start talking in
three simple steps.
GPT Live is rolling out through ChatGPT Voice on the web, iOS, and Android. Availability can vary by plan, region, and app version.
- 01OPENWEB / IOS / ANDROID
Select Voice in ChatGPT
Open ChatGPT on web or mobile and choose the Voice icon in the message bar.
- 02ALLOWMIC → LIVE
Grant microphone access
Choose Live when available, allow microphone permission, and begin speaking naturally.
- 03CONVERSEVOICE + TEXT + IMAGE
Interrupt, pause, or add context
Talk over a response, pause to think, type text, or add an image in the same conversation when supported.
Where live voice helps
A faster interface for
thinking out loud.
GPT Live is most useful when conversation itself is the interface: hands-free help, language practice, live translation, idea development, and natural back-and-forth.
01 / PRACTICE
Practice a language without losing the transcript.
Speak naturally, hear a response in the language you selected, and use the visible text to catch vocabulary or phrasing you missed.
SESSION.LOG
> target_language: English
> microphone: ready
> transcript: visible
> mode: conversation practice
Browser requirements
Availability and limits at launch.
GPT Live is available through ChatGPT Voice, but model access and capabilities depend on plan, region, app version, and the surface you use.
01GPT‑Live‑1Paid consumer plans
02GPT‑Live‑1 miniFree consumer plan
03Web, iOS, and AndroidRolling out globally
04No video or screen sharingLive limitation at launch
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Clear product boundaries
Independent by design.
This GPT Live website is an independent interface concept and informational resource. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by OpenAI. GPT-Live is the name of OpenAI's voice model family; references here are descriptive.
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Frequently asked questions
Before you start talking.
The current site is a static product preview. These answers separate the interface concept from a production voice service.
What is GPT Live?+
GPT Live is OpenAI's new generation of full-duplex voice models. It can listen and speak continuously, handle interruptions and pauses, and delegate harder work such as search or deeper reasoning.
Is this GPT Live website affiliated with OpenAI?+
No. This website and interface concept are independent and are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by OpenAI.
Where can I use GPT Live?+
GPT Live is rolling out in ChatGPT Voice on ChatGPT.com, iOS, and Android. At launch, paid consumer plans use GPT‑Live‑1 and the Free plan uses GPT‑Live‑1 mini. Availability may vary.
Does this preview call a live AI model?+
No. The current static interface demo uses local sample text. It does not call a model, upload microphone data, or create an account.
What are the current GPT Live limitations?+
At launch, Live does not support video or screen sharing and is designed mainly for one-on-one conversation. Background noise, overlapping speech, network conditions, and microphone settings can affect what it hears.
Explore GPT Live
See the flow before
you start talking.
The local preview shows how voice input and visible responses fit together. For an actual GPT Live conversation, continue to the official ChatGPT Voice product.
Try the interface preview ↑