In a conversation on the Caveminds podcast, Gladia's CEO Jean-Louis Quéguiner discusses the transformative potential and challenges of Speech AI, particularly in the contexts of call centers, meeting recorders, and healthcare. Speech AI, which includes speech-to-text and audio intelligence technologies, offers significant advantages by rapidly and accurately transcribing audio data into text, thus enabling businesses to derive valuable insights and improve operational efficiency. Key applications include automating customer interactions in call centers, enhancing meeting productivity through accurate transcriptions, and streamlining healthcare documentation. Despite these benefits, the implementation of Speech AI faces challenges such as maintaining high transcription quality, preventing "catastrophic forgetting" in AI models, and achieving precise speaker diarization. As Speech AI technology continues to evolve, it is expected to seamlessly integrate into business operations, providing real-time insights and supporting human decision-making.