Wispr Previews Canto Speech Model, Raises $280 Million
TL;DR. Wispr announced its Canto speech model and secured $280 million in funding, valuing the company at $2 billion. - Canto integrates speech-to-text, speaker diarization, and language understanding in a single model. - The model is currently in testing and aims to handle conversational nuances for various applications. - Wispr's funding round included investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and Spark Capital.
- Wispr, an AI speech technology company, announced its Canto speech model.
- Canto combines speech-to-text, speaker diarization, and language understanding in one model.
- The company raised $280 million at a $2 billion valuation.
- Canto is undergoing testing and seeks to improve conversational AI understanding.
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- Wispr Bags $280 Mn at $2 Bn Valuation, Previews Canto Speech Model — analyticsindiamag.com