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OpenAI reportedly testing bidirectional voice model in user feedback

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Users of OpenAI's voice mode have reported experiencing conversational feedback, such as "mhm" and "yes," while speaking. This behavior, which differs from the typical response pattern of waiting for the user to finish, has led to speculation that OpenAI may be testing its new bidirectional (bidi) model with some users. The user who reported this phenomenon has never encountered it before and believes it could be an early test of the bidi model's capabilities. AI

IMPACT Potential for more natural, conversational AI interactions in voice applications.

RANK_REASON User report of potential new model behavior, not an official announcement.

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OpenAI reportedly testing bidirectional voice model in user feedback

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 (AF) · /u/MystcJnx ·

    gpt-bidi in testing?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>hi there</p> <p>I’m a big user (plus plan) of openai products on a daily basis. I’ve recently been a big fan of using the voice mode/real-time models in carplay while driving to answer any little curiosity i may have while driving. </p> <p>I’ve r…

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