OpenAI's Realtime API Brings Live Voice Conversations to Production

OpenAI has released its Realtime API for live use, letting developers add two-way voice conversations to apps with minimal delay—under 200 milliseconds. The model handles audio processing, voice detection, and interruption management built-in, removing the need for separate transcription and text-to-speech tools. Standard pricing broadens access to voice-powered customer service, education, and accessibility features.