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Microsoft Releases VibeVoice-ASR: A Unified Speech-to-Text Model Designed to Handle 60-Minute Long-Form Audio in a Single Pass | Insights by Willow Ventures

Microsoft Releases VibeVoice-ASR: A Unified Speech-to-Text Model Designed to Handle 60-Minute Long-Form Audio in a Single Pass | Insights by Willow Ventures

Exploring Microsoft’s VibeVoice-ASR: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Speech-to-Text Microsoft has unveiled VibeVoice-ASR, an innovative speech-to-text model that is a part of the VibeVoice family of open-source voice AI models. This powerful tool accepts long-form audio inputs, enabling streamlined transcription processes for various applications. What is VibeVoice-ASR? VibeVoice-ASR is designed to convert speech into text efficiently, […]

Microsoft AI Releases VibeVoice-Realtime: A Lightweight Real‑Time Text-to-Speech Model Supporting Streaming Text Input and Robust Long-Form Speech Generation | Insights by Willow Ventures

Microsoft AI Releases VibeVoice-Realtime: A Lightweight Real‑Time Text-to-Speech Model Supporting Streaming Text Input and Robust Long-Form Speech Generation | Insights by Willow Ventures

Introducing VibeVoice-Realtime-0.5B: The Future of Real-Time Text-to-Speech Microsoft has unveiled the VibeVoice-Realtime-0.5B, a cutting-edge real-time text-to-speech model optimized for streaming text input and long-form audio output. With a remarkable response time, this model produces audible speech in as little as 300 milliseconds—essential for applications involving interactive agents and live narration. What is VibeVoice? VibeVoice is […]

Is Wall Street losing faith in AI? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Is Wall Street losing faith in AI? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Investor Confidence Wavers as Tech Stocks Decline Recent fluctuations in tech stocks have sparked concerns about investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI). A rough week for major tech companies indicates that the market may be losing faith in the potential of AI advancements. Nasdaq Index Takes a Hit According to The Wall Street Journal, the […]

Trump demands Microsoft fire global affairs head Lisa Monaco | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump demands Microsoft fire global affairs head Lisa Monaco | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump Calls for Microsoft to Fire Lisa Monaco Former President Donald Trump has stirred controversy by urging Microsoft to terminate Lisa Monaco, the company’s President of Global Affairs. His remarks come in the wake of Monaco’s prior roles in the Obama and Biden administrations, which he views as problematic. Concerns Over Security Clearance In a […]

Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US | Insights by Willow Ventures

Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US | Insights by Willow Ventures

Major Tech Companies React to New H-1B Visa Changes Recently, President Donald Trump made significant alterations to the H-1B visa application process, prompting major tech companies to advise their employees to remain in the United States. These changes, including a hefty application fee, have raised concerns among H-1B visa holders. New H-1B Visa Proclamation On […]