Tag with "Voice Technology"

vivo has unveiled major upgrades to its Blue Heart Language Model, enhancing its XIAO V assistant with advanced reasoning capabilities and wake-word-free interaction. The improvements include deeper intent understanding, natural voice commands, and extended-range interpretation.

Microsoft has launched its first self-developed AI models, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview, marking a significant step in its competition with OpenAI. MAI-Voice-1 excels in rapid audio generation, while MAI-1-preview targets instruction-based tasks. Both models are set to enhance Microsoft's consumer AI offerings.

Tesla has partnered with ByteDance's Volcano Engine to integrate Doubao and DeepSeek AI models into its Chinese-market vehicles. The collaboration enables voice-activated controls for navigation, media, climate, and conversational AI features, marking Tesla's first adoption of domestic Chinese AI technology.

Spotify is leveraging generative AI to develop a more interactive voice assistant, aiming to transform how users engage with the platform. The company plans to use AI for personalized recommendations and internal efficiency improvements, despite recent financial challenges.

Meta has acquired voice AI startup Play AI to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, particularly in audio content creation, wearables, and Meta AI projects. The Play AI team will join Meta next week, aligning with the company's roadmap for natural sound generation. Financial terms remain undisclosed.

Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup specializing in AI-generated natural human voices, as part of its broader strategy to enhance voice technology. The move aligns with Meta's investments in AI characters, wearable devices, and audio content creation. Financial details remain undisclosed, but the acquisition signals Meta's commitment to leading in speech synthesis and AI applications.

Google's AI assistant Gemini Live is set for a major upgrade, integrating deeply with Google Maps, Calendar, Keep, and third-party apps like Spotify. New features include camera-based input recognition and a card-style interface for real-time information. Privacy controls remain a priority as Google aims to make Gemini Live a unified AI control center.

The Step-Audio team has open-sourced Step-Audio-AQAA, an end-to-end speech model that generates natural speech directly from audio input. The model's three-module architecture enhances human-computer interaction by capturing complex speech nuances. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in voice interaction technology.

Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, has surpassed one million users since its February 2025 launch. The service offers advanced generative AI capabilities, personalized experiences, and partnerships with platforms like OpenTable and Uber Eats. Prime members will receive free access, while others pay $19.99/month post-launch.

ElevenLabs has launched 11ai, a voice-first AI assistant featuring advanced voice interaction, multi-tool integration, and customizable MCP support. Designed for productivity, it offers seamless calendar management, real-time search, and team collaboration. With support for 70+ languages and emotional voice control, 11ai targets global markets in education, entertainment, and customer service.

Amazon's Alexa+, a generative AI-powered digital assistant, has exceeded 1 million beta users. The service promises more natural interactions, smart home integration, and advanced features. While currently free, it will later require a $19.99/month subscription for non-Prime members. Early feedback is mixed, but Amazon reports 90% of planned features are implemented.

OpenAI has upgraded its ChatGPT Projects feature, introducing voice mode, deep research capabilities, and improved mobile support to transform it into a dynamic AI workspace for both individual and enterprise use.

Hume AI has unveiled EVI 3, its third-generation voice interaction model that excels in emotional recognition and personalized responses. The AI demonstrates superior speed and emotional intelligence compared to competitors like GPT-4, with applications ranging from customer service to content creation.

ElevenLabs has unveiled Conversational AI 2.0, a next-gen voice interaction platform featuring natural dialogue, multilingual support, and enterprise-grade capabilities. The upgrade enhances customer service, marketing, and content creation with seamless language switching and knowledge-driven responses.

Hume has launched EVI3, a revolutionary voice language model that combines low latency with advanced emotional intelligence, setting new standards for natural voice interactions across multiple industries.

Resemble AI has open-sourced Chatterbox, a powerful text-to-speech model that rivals ElevenLabs in performance. With advanced features like voice cloning and emotional control, it's set to transform voice technology applications while maintaining security through neural watermarking.

French AI lab Kyutai has launched Unmute, a modular voice AI system that adds speech capabilities to text models with just 10 seconds of customization. The technology features ultra-low latency, human-like interruptions, and open-source availability.

Tencent Hunyuan has announced significant upgrades to its AI model matrix, including the new visual reasoning model T1-Vision and voice communication model Hunyuan Voice. The enhancements boost performance in scientific reasoning, mathematics, and multi-modal generation, solidifying Tencent's position in the competitive AI landscape.

Chinese AI firm MiniMax has topped international speech synthesis benchmarks with its new 'Speech-02' model, surpassing competitors like OpenAI and ElevenLabs in quality while costing just a quarter of rival solutions.

Microsoft is testing a hands-free voice activation feature for its Copilot assistant in Windows 11, allowing users to wake the AI with the phrase "Hey, Copilot!" The feature, currently available to select Insider program members, marks a significant step toward seamless voice interaction.