Google launches Gemini 3.8 Live to take on OpenAI's GPT-Live-1 at a fraction of the cost
Google DeepMind launches Gemini 3.8 Live speech-to-speech models, topping Artificial Analysis leaderboard at 82.6% with much cheaper pricing than OpenAI.
Google DeepMind released Gemini 3.8 Live and 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, audio models for voice agents available through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio, supporting over 97 languages plus background API calls and visual input. The Extended Thinking variant ranks first on the Artificial Analysis Speech-to-Speech Leaderboard with 82.6%, ahead of OpenAI's GPT-Live-1 models. Google charges $0.005 per minute for audio input and $0.018 for output, versus OpenAI's $0.05 per minute, though OpenAI retains full-duplex conversation quality advantages.
- Gemini 3.8 Live and Extended Thinking released via Gemini API and AI Studio
- Extended Thinking tops Artificial Analysis Speech-to-Speech Leaderboard at 82.6%
- Supports 97+ languages, background API calls, and visual input
- Pricing $0.005/min input and $0.018/min output vs OpenAI's $0.05/min
- OpenAI GPT-Live-1 still offers full-duplex listening while speaking
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Google Deepmind released Gemini 3. 8 Live and 3. 8 Live Extended Thinking, two new audio models for developers that top the Artificial Analysis speech-to-speech leaderboard.
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