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xAI launches Voice Agent Builder for Grok Voice agents

xAI has launched the Voice Agent Builder, a no-code platform designed for developers and operators to create voice agents. This new tool integrates with Grok Voice and aims to simplify the process by offering a unified interface for speech-to-text, language modeling, and text-to-speech functionalities. The platform includes features like telephony, knowledge retrieval, and observability, and allows users to bring their own phone numbers and APIs. The service is available starting at $0.05 per minute. AI

IMPACT Simplifies voice agent creation for developers and operators, potentially increasing adoption of voice-based AI interfaces.

RANK_REASON Product launch for a specific tool/platform, not a core frontier model release.

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xAI launches Voice Agent Builder for Grok Voice agents

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  1. X — xAI TIER_1 English(EN) · xai ·

    Every account includes a free phone number to get started. We're launching today in beta:

    Every account includes a free phone number to get started. We're launching today in beta: Try it now → https://t.co/e5rR2scELf Read more → https://t.co/M660JUeLID

  2. X — xAI TIER_1 English(EN) · xai ·

    Most voice stacks stitch together three APIs: speech-to-text, a language model, and text-to-speech—often with each stage hosted by a different provider.

    Most voice stacks stitch together three APIs: speech-to-text, a language model, and text-to-speech—often with each stage hosted by a different provider. Every hop adds cost, latency, and new failure modes. Voice Agent Builder is one interface built for Grok Voice, tightly

  3. X — xAI TIER_1 English(EN) · xai ·

    It's for operators and developers who want production voice agents without building from scratch.

    It's for operators and developers who want production voice agents without building from scratch. Comes with telephony, knowledge retrieval, tools, guardrails, and observability. You can also use what you already have: Bring existing phone numbers, APIs, and MCPs.

  4. X — xAI TIER_1 English(EN) · xai ·

    Introducing Voice Agent Builder: a no-code platform to create human-like voice agents with Grok Voice.

    Introducing Voice Agent Builder: a no-code platform to create human-like voice agents with Grok Voice. Available today at $0.05 / min. https://t.co/kUkF7zqvfR https://t.co/OCIq1oDYar