Agentic coding goes hands-free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop
OpenAI is integrating full duplex voice control into ChatGPT and Codex, enabling hands-free agentic coding and ongoing conversational interactions.
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The brief
OpenAI has expanded its voice capabilities by introducing GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to the ChatGPT desktop application and Codex. This update allows users to maintain continuous conversations and issue voice-based commands to complete complex tasks, such as planning itineraries or executing coding functions.
Coverage from Fortune, TechCrunch, Venturebeat, Tom's Guide, The New Stack, and TestingCatalog AI News highlights the shift toward hands-free interaction models. Outlets emphasize the tool's utility in agentic workflows and its emergence alongside competitive voice updates from Anthropic.
Future developments remain focused on the integration of these voice modes across software development environments. Whether these features will see wider adoption beyond the current testing phase for Codex has not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
What is the primary function of the new ChatGPT update?
The update introduces full duplex voice control, allowing users to engage in ongoing, hands-free conversations and command the AI to perform tasks.
Which platforms support this voice control?
The functionality is being integrated into the ChatGPT desktop application and is being tested for Codex.
Are there other companies developing similar voice technologies?
Yes, coverage notes that Anthropic is also implementing voice updates alongside OpenAI.
Coverage (6)
- OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Voice so you can have ongoing conversations, ask the AI to complete tasks while hands-free Fortune · 1d ago
- I planned an entire weekend getaway using ChatGPT’s voice mode Tom's Guide · 1d ago
- OpenAI tests Codex Realtime Voice Mode for ChatGPT TestingCatalog AI News · 1d ago
- OpenAI and Anthropic both speak at once with dueling voice updates The New Stack · 1d ago
- OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app TechCrunch · 1d ago
- Agentic coding goes hands-free as OpenAI brings GPT-Live's full duplex voice control to Codex and ChatGPT on the desktop Venturebeat · 1d ago
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