ChatGPT just got a Gemini Live rival that can actually keep talking while it thinks

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TL;DROpenAI’s new voice model — GPT-Live — can listen and speak at the same time.For questions that require more thinking or a web search, GPT-Live can keep talking while it processes things in the background.GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-mini are rolling out now and will be available on the ChatGPT apps and on the web.Interacting with AI models by talking to them has been possible for a while, but it has never really been the most seamless experience. However, OpenAI’s latest models could change that for the better.OpenAI has today announced its new GPT-Live voice model. It’s built on a full-duplex architecture, which means the model can listen to users and speak simultaneously. This could result in more natural conversations with GPT-Live. The model will reportedly be able to show it’s paying attention using phrases like “mhmm” or “yeah” while the user is speaking.