Topic: voice technology
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Hinge CEO Launches Overtone, an AI Dating App
Hinge CEO Justin McLeod is stepping down to lead Overtone, a new AI dating app backed by Match Group that aims to use artificial intelligence and voice tools to foster more thoughtful connections. The online dating industry is facing headwinds like user fatigue and declining engagement, prompting...
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Sesame AI, from Oculus founders, raises $250M and launches beta
Sesame has raised $250 million in Series B funding and is launching a limited beta program for its AI-powered smart glasses, led by former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe. The company's AI assistant generates natural, expressive speech directly, as demonstrated in early demos that attracted over a milli...
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Perplexity's Comet Browser Is Now Free Worldwide
The Comet browser by Perplexity is now globally available for free on desktop, removing the waitlist and integrating an AI assistant directly into every new tab for tasks like questioning and summarizing. Its AI-first strategy challenges traditional browsers by embedding the Comet Assistant to ha...
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Sierra CEO: Why the AI Boom Echoes the Dotcom Era
The current AI investment surge resembles the dot-com boom, with potential for both failures and transformative successes like Amazon or Google. Sierra, led by Bret Taylor, uses outcome-based pricing for AI customer service agents, focusing on voice interactions for natural, effective support. Ta...
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Meta Buys AI Audio Startup WaveForms to Boost Tech
Meta acquired WaveForms, an AI audio startup, to strengthen its Superintelligence Labs division, following its recent purchase of PlayAI. WaveForms, founded eight months ago with $40M in funding, specialized in advanced voice technology and emotional intelligence research. Key WaveForms leaders, ...
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