OpenAI Launches Realtime API for Voice-Controlled Web Crawling AI Agents

Oct 6, 2024, 06:31 PM

OpenAI has introduced a new Realtime API that allows users to control AI agents with their voice for tasks such as web crawling and browsing. This API, which supports function calling, is being utilized by various developers and projects, including Firecrawl, to create voice-controlled web crawling tools. The API's capabilities extend to converting PDFs into podcasts and interacting with external sources like company files and databases. Additionally, the API is being integrated with AI models like Llama 3.2 and Llama 3.1 to enhance functionality in various applications, from summarizing text to making phone calls. OpenAI's new voice mode also supports self-hostable and open-source solutions.