OpenAI Real-Time API, Runware $3M, Docker Swarm Cryptojacking
OpenAI Real-Time API, Runware $3M, Docker Swarm Cryptojacking
The API Changelog issue 2024.41
This is issue 2024.41 of the API Changelog, a mix of API news, commentary, and opinion. In this issue, you'll get to know the most relevant API-related information from the week of September 30, 2024. Subscribe now, so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
News highlight
OpenAI unveiled its new real-time API for low-latency AI voice responses and expanded GPT-4o's capabilities with vision fine-tuning and prompt caching.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced several updates to its AI tools and services for developers. These include a speech-to-speech feature, prompt caching, and vision fine-tuning. In public beta, the Realtime API enables developers to build low-latency, multimodal experiences using preset voices, reducing the complexity of voice-based applications. OpenAI's Chat Completions API now supports audio input and output, making it suitable for educational apps and customer support tools. Vision fine-tuning on the GPT-4o model allows developers to train the model using both text and images, achieving better contextual understanding and more accurate results. Prompt caching is also introduced to improve the efficiency of repeated queries, reducing the time needed for the model to process repeated requests. These features are expected to be gradually rolled out and available through the OpenAI API dashboard.
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Announcements
Zattoo, a TV streaming provider, is partnering with Sky Switzerland to implement its new Stream API services, enhancing IPTV with features like ad integration and playback analytics. The Stream API, showcased at IBC 2024, enhances operators’ monetization and offers audiences customized, satisfying viewing experiences. See additional coverage on TVBEurope, BroadBandTVNews.
Meta Threads API now has more powerful development tools, including real-time webhooks and enhanced media support. The platform also improves content sharing and accessibility, extends to the fediverse, and offers updated resources for easier integration.
Facebook has released Graph API v21.0 and Marketing API v21.0, introducing changes like Image Expansion inclusion and messaging events deprecation. Developers must update calls for compatibility and note key deprecations set for May 2025.
Vercel introduced a new Web Application Firewall (WAF) offering instant global rule propagation and features like rate limiting. The WAF's automation capabilities and seamless integration with development workflows ensure enhanced security without sacrificing performance.
Hitachi Rail secured a contract to provide Lisbon Metro with the APIS system for real-time traffic updates and multimedia content. The move advances Lisbon's network digitization and marks the renewal of Hitachi's partnership with Lisbon Metro. See additional coverage on Railway-News.
Vibes, a top mobile messaging aggregator, launched a stand-alone API for RCS Business Messaging, supporting the new protocol's North American release. Their API facilitates rich, interactive messaging with features like verified sender checkmarks and media-rich cards without the need to alter existing numbers. See additional coverage on TelecomReseller.
Funding
OpenAI's new $6.6 billion valuation marks it as a top-valued startup, with investors committing to not fund rivals. Investors like Thrive Capital and SoftBank joined the round, leading OpenAI towards a possible traditional company structure transformation. See additional coverage on The Verge, Reuters, and Yahoo!finance.
Runware, specializing in AI image generation, is enhancing both hardware and software for faster performance and has raised $3 million for growth. The company offers an API for image generation, distancing itself from GPU time rentals and aiming to outpace competitors with cost and speed. See additional coverage on tech.eu.
AI
FPG has improved LTL efficiency by utilizing Shiplify's AI system for managing accessorial charges and service selection. The collaboration has led to reduced shipping costs and enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.
Priceline has launched Penny Voice, an AI conversational agent using OpenAI's Realtime API. This integration enables hands-free travel planning and booking, improving personalization and efficiency. See additional coverage on KTLA5, Phocus Wire, and quantisnow.
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. launched new GPU Droplets for simple, pay-as-you-go AI infrastructure deployment. AI developers can now easily run experiments and scale projects with no hefty setups or investments. See additional coverage on businesswire.
Twilio integrates with OpenAI's Realtime API, enabling 300,000 customers and 10 million developers to create AI voice agents. The speech-to-speech feature improves customer interactions by reducing latency and enhancing conversational elements like tone and pacing. See additional coverage on Capacity media, ITBrief, Mi3, Back End News, and CX Today.
Tetrate and Bloomberg are working on an AI gateway to manage application traffic and control the usage of Large Language Models (LLMs). The project will contribute to open-source efforts and seeks to simplify API invocation for AI models.
The new Gemini 1.5 Flash-8B model offers increased responsiveness for smartphone AI tasks like chatting and text translation at a lower cost. Developers can use it via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API for up to 4,000 free requests per minute until October 14th.
LiveKit and OpenAI are partnering to enable the creation of apps with advanced voice features similar to ChatGPT. The partnership includes a new Multimodal Agent API for building real-time apps that listen and speak.
Fintech and Crypto
Digital API Craft's suite of API solutions will be showcased at the Open Banking Expo UK & Europe, focusing on trust and compliance. DAC's suite includes pre-built APIs, a multi-tenant testing environment, and tools for monetizing Open Banking APIs for banks.
Coinbase simplifies Solana staking with their API, managing the process and automating reward collection for users. The API is ideal for developers and organizations aiming to integrate SOL staking without dealing with stake account complexities. See additional coverage on the Crypto Economy.
WealthKernel has obtained a CNMV license for European expansion, starting with a new office in Spain. The license enables them to offer Euro-based trading, settling, and access to EU securities. See additional coverage on The Paypers.
Scope Prime has integrated with Centroid Solutions' platform via Centroid Bridge for better market connectivity. The collaboration offers Centroid's clients access to Scope Prime's deep liquidity pools and enhances operational efficiency in trading. See additional coverage on Finance Magnates.
Security
Microsoft has updated the Edge Publish API to bolster security with dynamic API keys and mandated key rotation every 72 days. The changes, part of Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative, aim to safeguard extensions from unauthorized code injections and reduce credential leaks. See additional coverage on Techzine, heise online, and MSPowerUser.
Researchers at Datadog have found a new cryptojacking attack using Docker Swarm for control and deploying miners on containers. The campaign, potentially linked to TeamTNT, exploits Docker and Kubernetes services for large-scale cryptojacking. See additional coverage on techradar pro.
Akamai Technologies integrates API Security with Connected Cloud, streamlining API protection while reducing ownership costs. The connector is widely adopted, analyzing vast API traffic, and is available starting October 1, 2024. See additional coverage on StreetInsider, Akami, Global Security Mag, Fox44 News, Zacks, and siliconAngle.
F5's report reveals critical gaps in API security, endangering enterprise operations and escalating with API proliferation. Companies need comprehensive solutions for lifecycle API protection, as outlined in F5's downloadable 2024 application strategy report. See additional coverage on CRN and f5 Investors.