OpenAI Launches Realtime API, Orders $1,400 Worth of Strawberries via Twilio

OpenAI has launched a new Realtime API, showcased at their Dev Day event. The API demonstrated its capabilities by placing a voice call via Twilio to order 400 strawberries, valued at $1,400. Despite its impressive functionality, some users noted a response latency of approximately 2 seconds and a lack of emotional nuance in the voice output compared to the advanced voice mode. The event featured various updates from OpenAI, highlighting advancements in their technology.