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Techcrunchtechnology31 days ago
AethexAI Raises $3M Pre-Seed for Small Voice Models Targeting Africa and Middle East Despite Regional Latency Challenges
AethexAI, founded in 2025, raised $3 million led by 4DX Ventures. The startup built its own small models to handle local dialects and reduce latency in the region.
Semaforai52 days ago
Thinking Machines Lab Previews Interaction Models for AI Conversations
The company launched research preview of interaction models designed to interrupt conversations and add context in a manner similar to humans. The models differ from existing voice systems that wait for users to finish speaking before responding. The startup has raised $2 billion…
forbes.comai52 days ago
Voice Interfaces Gain Traction As Healthcare Seeks To Reduce Patient Friction
A technology executive argues that voice-based systems can address longstanding shortcomings in healthcare digital tools. Patient portals and mobile apps have seen low adoption because they require users to navigate complex interfaces. The article states that voice interactions c…
rediff.comtechnology53 days ago
Over 200 Attend Inaugural Cerebral Valley Voice Summit on AI Voice Technology
The Cerebral Valley Voice Summit drew more than 200 founders, investors and operators to hear from voice AI executives including Sierra co-founder Bret Taylor, who spoke days after his company raised $950 million. All 13 talks are now available on the Newcomer Summits YouTube cha…
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forbes.comai54 days ago
Google Tests Multiple Hidden AI Models for Gemini Live
A hidden selector in the Google app reveals seven previously unreported AI models for Gemini Live voice conversations, with testing showing distinct capabilities in personalization, location access and reasoning. The models, some at release candidate stage, indicate the company i…
TechCrunchtechnology55 days ago
Wispr Flow Says India Is Now Its Fastest-Growing Market Despite Low Revenue Share
The Bay Area startup has seen growth in India accelerate to 100 percent month-over-month following its Hinglish voice model rollout and a marketing campaign last month. India now ranks as the company's second-largest market by users and revenue after the U.S. Wispr Flow plans to…
gizmodo.comai57 days ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-Realtime-2 Voice Model, Real-Time Translation and Transcription Tools in Updated API
OpenAI announced new voice intelligence features for its API on Thursday, including GPT-Realtime-2 with GPT-5-class reasoning, real-time translation supporting more than 70 input languages, and live transcription. The updates shift real-time audio toward interfaces that can liste…