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OpenAI launches GPT-Live-1 API with full-duplex voice, custom voices, telephony

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OpenAI announced GPT-Live-1, now available in the API, enabling natural full-duplex voice conversations. The model features stronger instruction following, support for custom voices, and telephony integration for building more natural voice experiences.

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  1. OpenAI Blog
    Build more natural voice experiences with GPT‑Live‑1 in the APIHN

    GPT‑Live‑1 brings natural, full-duplex voice conversations to the API, with stronger instruction following, custom voices, and telephony support.

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