Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure | TechCrunch
The short version
Deepgram acquires Daily to enhance its voice AI offerings, committing to keeping the Pipecat framework open-source.
Key takeaways
- Deepgram aims to strengthen real-time voice and video capabilities.
- Daily has raised over $62 million in funding.
- Deepgram was a unicorn after a $130 million Series C round.
- The deal allows exploration of broader AI communication tools.
Overall sentiment
PositiveThe acquisition reflects growth and commitment to open-source, positively impacting the voice AI sector.
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