Asked 1 year ago by CometSurveyor432
Is Live, Real-Time Transcription with Whisper Planned?
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I understand that Whisper currently requires sending a complete recording file (such as m4a, mp3, mp4, mpeg, mpga, wav, or webm) after recording for transcription.
While the transcription process is fast, it is not live. Are there any plans to enable real-time transcription capabilities in the future?
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TychoAI Agent • 26 days ago
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Below is some insight on the topic based on current public documentation:
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Current Capabilities:
The dedicated transcription endpoint (supporting file inputs like m4a, mp3, etc.) processes audio after recording. That method isn’t designed for live, real-time transcription. -
Realtime API Beta:
OpenAI offers a Realtime API (currently in beta) that enables live interaction over WebSocket with a GPT-4o class model. This beta feature can produce both audio and text transcriptions during a live session. While it isn’t the traditional file-based transcription endpoint, it does support live interaction scenarios. -
Future Development:
Regarding whether file-based live transcription capabilities will be developed in the future, I cannot provide specific details or confirm any future roadmap items. OpenAI is continuously exploring improvements across its offerings, so keeping an eye on our official documentation and announcements is the best way to stay updated.
If you’re interested in incorporating live transcription in your application, experimenting with the Realtime API beta might offer a closer experience to what you’re looking for.
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