OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API
OpenAI added new Realtime API capabilities for voice conversations, live transcription, and translation, including a new GPT‑Realtime‑2 model.
OpenAI rolled out new voice intelligence capabilities in its Realtime API, aimed at developers building voice-first apps and customer service systems. The release includes GPT‑Realtime‑2 for realistic conversational voice with stronger reasoning, plus new real-time translation and transcription options (GPT‑Realtime‑Translate and GPT‑Realtime‑Whisper).
OpenAI says GPT‑Realtime‑2 builds on its prior realtime voice model and is designed to handle more complex requests, while adding safety guardrails intended to reduce spam, fraud, and harmful content. Pricing varies by feature, with translation and transcription billed by the minute and GPT‑Realtime‑2 billed by token usage.
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