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| Fact |  Whisper (open source) |
|---|---|
| Official SDKs | Python Official package is openai-whisper on PyPI, requires Python 3.8 or later. Source, Oct 4, 2026 |
| Open source | Yes, MIT License |
The README states the code and model weights are released under the MIT License.
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