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Dev · simonwillison.net · Thursday, 9 July 2026

GPT‑Live adds GPT‑5.5 backing for hour‑long, bug‑free voice chats

OpenAI’s new GPT‑Live voice mode upgrades ChatGPT’s spoken AI with a behind‑the‑scenes GPT‑5.5 worker that can off‑load web‑search and complex reasoning, keeping the conversation alive for up to an hour. The model now maintains flow without the awkward laugh‑interrupt bug, turning voice chat into a viable brainstorming partner.

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