OpenAI Adds WebSocket Mode

OpenAI added WebSocket mode to the Responses API, enabling real-time streaming communication. This allows developers to maintain persistent connections for faster back-and-forth interactions with models.

Feb 23, 2026 (UTC)Views:0

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