AI Gateway now supports streaming transcription
Vercel announced that its AI Gateway now supports streaming transcription. This feature allows developers to process audio streams in real time, transcribing speech as it occurs rather than waiting for a complete audio file. The update is designed to reduce latency for voice-based applications, such as live captioning or voice assistants. AI Gateway is Vercel's tool for managing and optimizing AI API calls, and this addition extends its capabilities to handle audio data. The announcement was made via Vercel's changelog on July 22, 2026. No specific models, pricing, or performance benchmarks were provided in the source text.
// why it matters
Streaming transcription reduces latency for real-time voice apps built on Vercel's AI Gateway.