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How an ex-AWS scientist plans to take on OpenAI and Meta in voice AI models
Alex Smola, founder of Boson AI, aims to compete with OpenAI and Meta by launching a cost-effective voice AI model called Higgs RealTime. The startup emphasizes affordability, full-stack technology for enterprise use, and multimodal AI to enhance human-machine interaction. Boson targets industries like finance and healthcare, positioning voice agents as superior to human support in automation.
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