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Year2023

Key PlayersElevenLabs, OpenAI, Deepgram

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Gradium secures $100M seed round with Nvidia backing to advance ultra-low latency voice AI

Paris-based Gradium has raised $100 million in seed funding, with Nvidia joining as a new investor. The AI voice startup, spun out of French AI lab Kyutai, is using the capital to expand to the Bay Area and compete with voice AI giants like ElevenLabs and Google Gemini. Since launching in December, Gradium has secured enterprise customers including Renault.

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Gradium secures $100M seed round with Nvidia backing to advance ultra-low latency voice AI

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AI notetakers raise privacy concerns as professionals question data security in meeting recaps

AI notetakers promise instant meeting summaries but convert every word into data that could expose trade secrets, confidential information, and attorney-client communications. Privacy advocates warn about voiceprint creation without consent, while legal experts cite cases where privileged conversations lost protection after being shared with AI tools like Anthropic's Claude.

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AI notetakers raise privacy concerns as professionals question data security in meeting recaps

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Mukesh Bansal's Nurix AI acquires Verloop to build end-to-end conversational AI platform

Mukesh Bansal-led Nurix AI has acquired conversational AI firm Verloop to strengthen its enterprise offerings across voice and chat channels. The deal adds Verloop's chat automation technology and customer base of over 20 million monthly interactions to Nurix's voice AI platform, creating a comprehensive solution for businesses in India, the Middle East, and beyond.

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Mukesh Bansal's Nurix AI acquires Verloop to build end-to-end conversational AI platform

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OpenAI launches GPT-Live-1 voice models that speak and listen simultaneously for ChatGPT

OpenAI introduced GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, new conversational voice models that can speak and listen at the same time, replacing Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT. The full-duplex models handle interruptions naturally, delegate complex tasks to GPT-5.5, and aim to make voice the primary interface for computing. Over 150 million people already use ChatGPT's voice features.

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OpenAI launches GPT-Live-1 voice models that speak and listen simultaneously for ChatGPT

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Amazon's Project Moonraker aims to turn Alexa into an AI agent, with GPU costs exceeding $100M

Amazon is developing Project Moonraker, an ambitious upgrade to transform Alexa into a fully agentic AI assistant capable of handling complex multi-step tasks. Internal documents reveal projected GPU costs exceeding $100 million in 2026, making it the highest-cost initiative in the Alexa+ overhaul. The project aims to compete with AI agents from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.

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Amazon's Project Moonraker aims to turn Alexa into an AI agent, with GPU costs exceeding $100M

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Apple activates Siri voice customization controls in iOS 27 beta 3 for personalized AI experience

Apple has enabled voice customization controls in iOS 27 beta 3, allowing users to adjust Siri's pace and expressivity through active sliders. First announced at WWDC 26, the feature lets testers personalize how quickly Siri speaks and how much emotional tone the AI assistant conveys, with settings carrying over to Apple Maps and Safari.

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Apple activates Siri voice customization controls in iOS 27 beta 3 for personalized AI experience

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Hexaware and SmartRent partner on AI transformation to overhaul customer and revenue operations

Hexaware Technologies has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with SmartRent to drive AI transformation across three key business areas: customer experience, revenue operations, and lead-to-order processes. The collaboration will deploy Voice AI agents, an intelligent bill-to-cash platform, and Salesforce Revenue Cloud to enhance operational efficiency and competitive positioning.

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Hexaware and SmartRent partner on AI transformation to overhaul customer and revenue operations

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Blue Cloud Softech launches AI-CopWriter for instant FIR drafting in 10 Indian languages

Blue Cloud Softech deployed AI-CopWriter, India's first AI-powered multilingual complaint-recording application, with Hyderabad City Police. The tool transcribes spoken complaints in 10 Indian languages and generates complete FIR drafts within seconds, eliminating language barriers in public services. Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar launched the application at the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre.

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Blue Cloud Softech launches AI-CopWriter for instant FIR drafting in 10 Indian languages

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Siri AI arrives on Apple Watch with watchOS 27 beta 3, bringing ChatGPT-like experience to wrist

Apple has released watchOS 27 beta 3, finally bringing Siri AI to the Apple Watch after announcing the feature at WWDC. The update introduces a dedicated Siri app positioned at the center of the Dynamic App Grid, offering contextual awareness and natural language understanding. Conversations sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, though the feature requires an Apple Watch Series 9 or newer.

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Siri AI arrives on Apple Watch with watchOS 27 beta 3, bringing ChatGPT-like experience to wrist

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HMD adds AI button to Nokia feature phones, sparking backlash from minimalist phone users

HMD has launched four Nokia feature phones with a dedicated AI assistant button, but the addition has sparked criticism. The Nokia 210 4G, 215 4G, 235 4G, and 200 4G include Sikey AI for voice-activated tasks, but users question whether AI belongs on phones designed for digital detox and simplicity.

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HMD adds AI button to Nokia feature phones, sparking backlash from minimalist phone users

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ElevenLabs explores $22 billion valuation through employee stock sale, doubling its worth

AI voice generation firm ElevenLabs is in early discussions for a secondary share sale that would value the company at $22 billion, according to Bloomberg News. The proposed valuation represents a 100% increase from its $11 billion Series D round just five months ago, as AI startups intensify efforts to retain top talent through employee stock sales.

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ElevenLabs explores $22 billion valuation through employee stock sale, doubling its worth

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LG Xboom AI Speakers Launch in India With will.i.am Partnership and Smart Audio Features

LG has launched its Xboom Bounce and Xboom Grab Bluetooth speakers in India, marking the debut of its global collaboration with musician and tech entrepreneur will.i.am. Priced at Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 9,999 respectively, these AI speakers feature intelligent audio tools that adapt sound, lighting, and listening profiles based on content and environment.

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LG Xboom AI Speakers Launch in India With will.i.am Partnership and Smart Audio Features

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Google Maps launches New Zealand voice that correctly pronounces Māori placenames

Google Maps has rolled out a New Zealand-accented voice that accurately pronounces te reo Māori placenames, ending years of distorted pronunciations. The Māori Language Commission partnered with Google to develop an AI-powered tool that normalizes the language in digital spaces. The project prioritizes cities and towns, with plans to expand coverage across more streets and regions.

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Google Maps launches New Zealand voice that correctly pronounces Māori placenames

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Square enables restaurants to accept orders from ChatGPT and Claude without marketplace fees

Square has launched AI integrations with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing U.S. food and beverage sellers to accept orders directly from AI platforms without paying traditional marketplace commissions. The company charges only standard processing fees of 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, compared to the 20-30% fees demanded by delivery aggregators like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Square enables restaurants to accept orders from ChatGPT and Claude without marketplace fees

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Meta smart glasses face backlash as Conversation Focus gets rate limits and $20 monthly paywall

Meta has quietly introduced rate limits on Conversation Focus, a feature that amplifies voices in noisy environments for its AI-powered smart glasses. Free users get just three hours monthly, while Meta One Premium subscribers pay $19.99 for 15 hours. The move has sparked criticism since the feature runs entirely on-device without using Meta's servers or requiring internet connectivity.

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Meta smart glasses face backlash as Conversation Focus gets rate limits and $20 monthly paywall

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