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OpenAI Realtime API Released

Date: August 25, 2025
Company: OpenAI
Category: Applications & Products

Narrative

Low-latency voice and text streaming. WebSocket connection. Audio input/output. Interruption handling. Sub-second responses.

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Reality

Latency typically 300-600ms. Voice quality excellent. Interruption handling working. WebSocket stability good. Voice assistant applications viable. Pricing per-minute model.

Implication

Enabled real-time voice applications. Customer service automation practical. Voice assistant quality leap. But cost per interaction significant. Human-like interaction achieved.

Tags

  • openai
  • voice
  • api