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Thinking Machines launches interactive AI model aiming to transform voice AI experience
Thinking Machines, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has introduced its first AI model designed to enable real-time, continuous interaction by processing audio, video, and text simultaneously.
Published 2026-05-11 22:19 UTCUpdated 2026-05-12 13:16 UTC
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Overview
Thinking Machines, founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, has introduced its first AI model designed to enable real-time, continuous interaction by processing audio, video, and text simultaneously.
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Why now
- Thinking Machines has just shipped its first model, marking a tangible step beyond conceptual innovation.
- Current voice AI models remain limited by sequential input-output processing, creating a gap for more interactive solutions.
- The launch coincides with growing demand for AI that can collaborate naturally and in real time across multiple input modalities.
Why it matters
- Enables more natural, fluid AI-human conversations by allowing AI to listen and respond simultaneously.
- Challenges the dominant question-and-answer interaction model in voice AI, potentially improving user experience.
- Positions Thinking Machines as a competitor to major AI players like OpenAI and Google in real-time interactive AI.
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- Continuity stage: broad_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Thinking Machines Lab ships its first model and argues interactivity is what OpenAI gets wrong about voice
The Decoder AI in practice · the-decoder.com · 2026-05-12 13:16 UTC
Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
TechCrunch RSS (general) · techcrunch.com · 2026-05-12 04:52 UTC
Here's what Mira Murati's AI company is up to
The Verge RSS (general) · theverge.com · 2026-05-11 22:19 UTC
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