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OpenAI-Beta: realtime=v1 retirement date and replacement

OpenAI API · API · retired May 12, 2026 (retired)

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Checked Nov 9, 2026 on OpenAI's page
RetiredMay 12, 2026 (retired)
AnnouncedSep 15, 2025
ReplacementRealtime API
What it isOpenAI-Beta: realtime=v1 was switched off on OpenAI API.
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