OpenAI will discontinue ChatGPT’s older Advanced and Standard voice modes from December 11, 2026, moving users to its newer Live voice mode.
Under the update, users currently accessing Advanced or Standard voice will automatically transition to Live mode.
The change aims to make voice conversations smoother and more natural, with quicker responses and fewer interruptions.
The new Live mode allows users to interact with ChatGPT in real time, supporting faster replies, natural acknowledgements such as “mhmm” and improved handling of more complex questions.
The updated experience is designed to reduce awkward pauses and make conversations feel more like natural spoken interactions.
Users will still be able to access their previous voice conversations after the transition.
However, video calls and screen-sharing features will continue using the older system for now and will be upgraded separately in the future.
The transition marks OpenAI’s move towards a more unified, real-time voice experience across ChatGPT.
