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The DecoderJuly 29, 2026· 1 min read

GPT Transcribe improves on its predecessor but can't catch ElevenLabs, Google, or Mistral on error rates

OpenAI has released two new speech recognition models, GPT Transcribe and GPT Live Transcribe, through its API. These models aim to improve upon previous speech recognition technology.

What happened

GPT Transcribe and GPT Live Transcribe are the latest speech recognition models from OpenAI. They've been made available through the company's API, allowing developers to integrate them into their applications. While they show improvement over previous models, they still lag behind other industry leaders in terms of error rates.

Why it matters

As a business owner, you might be using speech recognition technology for customer service, data entry, or other tasks. The performance of these models can impact the quality of your operations. Although GPT Transcribe and GPT Live Transcribe show promise, they might not yet meet your specific needs or be the best choice for your business.

The takeaway

You should evaluate the performance of GPT Transcribe and GPT Live Transcribe against your specific business requirements before deciding whether to use them. Consider the trade-offs between accuracy, cost, and integration complexity.

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