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AethexAI raises $3M to build voice AI for overlooked markets
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- →AethexAI targets underserved markets with tailored voice AI solutions.
- →The startup's small models reduce latency, crucial for high call volumes.
- →It fills a gap left by larger companies not focused on local dialects.
AethexAI, a startup founded to address the unique voice AI needs of Africa and the Middle East, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding. The company, led by former Goldman Sachs and Meta employees, has developed its own small models to handle local dialects and reduce latency. This approach is crucial for regions with high call volumes and diverse languages. By focusing on these underserved markets, AethexAI aims to provide a more tailored and effective voice AI solution than those offered by larger, global companies.
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