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3 ex-Apple researchers want to make AI less awkward. Lightspeed, Accel, and Nvidia are giving them $50 million to do it.

Covered by 2 sourcesPublished 11 hours ago

Nuance, founded by three former Apple researchers, raised $50 million from Lightspeed, Accel, and Nvidia to develop AI models with improved conversational and emotional intelligence, aiming to reduce chatbot awkwardness and lag.

Covered by 2 sources

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