Speech recognition

Presto Announces Stanford PhD and AI technologist Debarag Banerjee as Head of Voice Engineering

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Monday, December 18, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Automation Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST ) one of the largest drive-thru automation technology providers in the hospitality industry, today announced Debarag Banerjee as Head of Voice Engineering.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presto Automation Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST ) one of the largest drive-thru automation technology providers in the hospitality industry, today announced Debarag Banerjee as Head of Voice Engineering.
  • Debarag joins Presto after a 25+ year career pioneering cutting-edge innovations as a technologist deeply involved with AI platforms and techniques such as Deep Learning, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and Audio and Voice Signal Processing.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Debarag as our new Head of Voice Engineering at Presto.
  • As we continue to push boundaries and elevate our technological capabilities, Debarag will play a pivotal role in leading our engineering efforts.

Emerging ethical issues highlighted related to the use of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. legal system

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an unprecedented move, the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers, has published its first white paper highlighting the emerging ethical issues related to the implementation of artificial intelligence in the U. S. judicial system.

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  • Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an unprecedented move, the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers, has published its first white paper highlighting the emerging ethical issues related to the implementation of artificial intelligence in the U. S. judicial system.
  • “Raising the alarm of the emerging threat of artificial intelligence to nation’s judiciary starts with this white paper,” NCRA Executive Director Dave Wenhold, CAE, PLC, added.
  • “The judicial system, and society as a whole, depends heavily on the services that only a qualified, NCRA certified stenographic court reporter can provide,” Wenhold said.
  • “By making this document public facing, NCRA is taking that bold step into advocating for our legal system to remain free from foreign interference and in turn, a secure democracy.”
    View the NCRA white paper and the executive summary “Emerging Ethical and Legal Issues Related to the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Voice Cloning, and Digital Audio Recording of Legal Proceedings” here .

Wyser Ltd Awarded £1 Million Innovate UK Grant to Continue Their Work to Reduce Bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Models

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wyser is partnering with the University of Bath, the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, Acas, and AdviceUK for this project.

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  • Wyser is partnering with the University of Bath, the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux, Acas, and AdviceUK for this project.
  • The main goal of the programme is to reduce bias in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems –commonly known as voice recognition systems - and here’s why that matters.
  • More than half of households in the UK with internet access use voice assistant devices like Amazon Alexa.
  • Mark Pearce, CEO of Wyser states: “We are incredibly excited and proud to have been awarded this additional grant from Innovate UK.

Zhang Yu with Tencent Health: AI-Driven Customer Interaction Solution NGES Effectively Supports Pharmaceutical Enterprises' Smart Operations

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

In 2023, Tencent released NGES, a new-gen customer interaction solution catering to Health Care Professionals (HCP), marking another milestone in the digital practice of the pharmaceutical industry.

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  • In 2023, Tencent released NGES, a new-gen customer interaction solution catering to Health Care Professionals (HCP), marking another milestone in the digital practice of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Zhang Yu, Vice President of Tencent Health and the initiator of the NGES project, has witnessed all these changes.
  • Zhang Yu and his team at Tencent Health have astutely perceived that Tencent has the opportunity to excel in this untapped market space.
  • Zhang Yu stated that Tencent Health has mapped out a well-defined plan for the future development of the NGES customer interaction management platform in three years to come.

Breezeline Launches Stream TV in South Carolina

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has launched “Breezeline Stream TV” in its South Carolina service areas, including the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, has launched “Breezeline Stream TV” in its South Carolina service areas, including the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell.
  • Viewers also have access to thousands of TV apps from the Google Play Store directly from the Breezeline Stream TV device.
  • Breezeline Stream TV is available for Breezeline TV customers in serviceable areas with a Breezeline internet connection.
  • The Breezeline Stream TV app is available for free via the Apple App Store or Google Play for Stream TV subscribers.

StreamText Releases Update With Enhanced Artificial Intelligence Language Translation Captions

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Monday, October 16, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StreamText's latest Automatic Speech Recognition update includes enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) language translation.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StreamText's latest Automatic Speech Recognition update includes enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) language translation.
  • Over ten years ago, StreamText pioneered the translation of realtime captions.
  • The platform also features translation glossaries to correctly interpret names and other terms that do not require translation.
  • StreamText now supports over 180 languages for captions with enhanced AI language translation.

CARDO SYSTEMS AND 509 TRANSFORM MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WITH FULLY INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, global market leader in wireless communication systems for powersports, has joined forces with leading powersports apparel brand 509 to introduce the Mach V Commander, a groundbreaking motorcycle helmet that transcends the conventional. The Mach V Commander features a fully integrated state-of-the-art Cardo communications system with in-helmet audio and microphone enabling seamless communication and connectivity for you and up to 14 users. The helmet also boasts the industry's leading JBL sound quality and noise cancellation capabilities.

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  • Marrying 509's acclaimed craftsmanship with Cardo Systems' cutting-edge communication technology, riders can effortlessly converse with fellow riders, manage calls, and enjoy music while on the move.
  • "As the vanguard of powersports communication, we're thrilled to collaborate with 509 to help  enhance motorcyclists' safety and offer a fully integrated communication system to help make the riding experience even better," said Shachar Harari, VP, Business Development & OEM at Cardo Systems.
  • Designed for the modern motorcyclist, this collaboration between Cardo Systems and 509 sets a new standard in helmet technology.
  • Discover the future of motorcycle helmets with the Mach V Commander by Cardo Systems and 509.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market worth $68.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, September 22, 2023

To increase the efficiency of the entire process, managed and professional services are installed, which are the services considered in this report.

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  • To increase the efficiency of the entire process, managed and professional services are installed, which are the services considered in this report.
  • For example, AWS offers an Amazon Comprehend service that uses machine learning for extracting key phrases and identifying the language in each text.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) offers several applications and use cases that address healthcare challenges.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Advantages:
    Improved user experiences in chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice-activated gadgets are made possible by NLP, which enables more natural and intuitive interactions between people and computers.

Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market worth $68.1 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, September 22, 2023

To increase the efficiency of the entire process, managed and professional services are installed, which are the services considered in this report.

Key Points: 
  • To increase the efficiency of the entire process, managed and professional services are installed, which are the services considered in this report.
  • For example, AWS offers an Amazon Comprehend service that uses machine learning for extracting key phrases and identifying the language in each text.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) offers several applications and use cases that address healthcare challenges.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Advantages:
    Improved user experiences in chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice-activated gadgets are made possible by NLP, which enables more natural and intuitive interactions between people and computers.

StreamText Releases the Latest Version of Automatic Speech Recognition Caption Technology Powered by AI

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Monday, September 18, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StreamText is pleased to announce the latest release of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • MADISON, Wis., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StreamText is pleased to announce the latest release of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
  • With the ability to create captions directly from an audio source, StreamText ASR features term glossaries to help finetune captioning AI for specific events and increase overall accuracy.
  • Learn more about StreamText's ASR capabilities at
    StreamText releases the latest version of Automatic Speech Recognition Caption Technology powered by AI.
  • Nick Wilkie, CEO of StreamText, states, "Providing the best captioning solution for our customers requires having market-leading AI options.