Former Apple staff launch Nuance to remove lag in AI voicebots
Ex-Apple researchers founded Seattle startup Nuance with $50 million funding to build a unified audiovisual model for AI voicebots.
New system avoids handovers
Most current voicebots rely on separate systems for voice-to-text, language processing, and text-to-voice. This patchwork approach creates noticeable delays and blank stares during conversation. Nuance uses a single model that accepts audio and video input without switching between different components.
Training data comes from real people
The company trains its model using recorded conversations from partners or their own team. These recordings capture two people on video with natural audio and no artificiality. This method ensures the AI learns from genuine human interaction rather than web text.
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