From Walkie-Talkie to Telephone.
The State of Full-Duplex Voice AI, H1 2026
For twenty years, talking to a machine meant taking turns. In the first half of 2026, voice AI crossed to the other side. This report records that crossing on four fronts: models, platforms, capital, and rules. Every claim links to a primary source.

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