# ChatGPT can now listen and talk at the same time, making AI conversations seem more human

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/chatgpt-can-now-listen-and-talk-at-the-same-time-making-ai-conversations-seem-more-human/>
> Published: 2026-07-08 18:18:55+00:00

OpenAI's GPT-Live can listen and speak at the same time using a full-duplex architecture. Complex questions get handed off to GPT-5.5 in the background, which drastically improves response quality. GPT-Live-1 is available now for paying ChatGPT users, with a mini version for free accounts. API access is coming soon.

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