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Voice Agents Can Just Do Things — Charlie Guo, OpenAI

AI Engineer · Sep 15, 2026 · Industry Trends

Voice agents don't have to rely solely on speech for interaction.

“I would like it to be the idea that speech is not the only way that a voice model has to respond.”

Charlie Guo from OpenAI discusses the evolution of voice agents, emphasizing that they can operate beyond just speech responses. This insight highlights an emerging trend in AI voice technology, suggesting new design paradigms that could enhance user interaction.

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