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Smallest.ai Raises $13 Million to Build Voice AI That Passes the Turing Test

Smallest.ai, a startup founded in late 2024, has raised $13 million in Series A funding to develop ultra-fast voice AI models that aim to make conversations with AI agents indistinguishable from human interactions. The round was led by Seligman Ventures, with participation from Sierra Ventures and 3one4 Capital, bringing total funding to over $21 million. The company focuses on small, specialized voice models that listen, think, and speak simultaneously, reducing response lag. It targets enterprise voice agents, with customers like RingCentral and Truecaller, and plans to break the Turing test.

Jul 314 minNeura News
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Sierra Raises $950M at Over $15B Valuation

Bret Taylor's AI startup Sierra announced a $950 million funding round led by Tiger Global and GV, resulting in a post-money valuation above $15 billion. The company now has more than $1 billion in capital to pursue its goal of setting the global standard for AI-powered customer experiences. Sierra reports rapid growth, serving over 40% of the Fortune 50, with agents handling billions of interactions, and ARR jumping from $100 million to $150 million in months.

May 43 minNeura News