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Aug 2024
12m 51s

SoundHound Buys Amelia AI for $80M after...

Jaeden Schafer
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In this episode, we explore SoundHound's acquisition of Amelia AI for $80 million, despite Amelia raising over $189 million in funding. We delve into the strategic reasons behind the purchase and what it means for the future of AI-driven voice technology.

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