Company
Date Published
Author
Katy Wigdahl
Word count
623
Language
English
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None

Summary

As Speechmatics rounds out 2022, the company can be proud of its achievements, including multiple awards, $62m in Series B Funding, and the introduction of new features to its product offering. The addition of 14 new languages has brought the total to 48, providing language coverage for over half the world's population. This milestone is significant not only because of the number of languages but also due to the inclusionary nature of some of these choices, which reflects the company's commitment to understanding every voice. Speechmatics' approach prioritizes innovation and accuracy, with its Enhanced model being trained to a higher standard than Google across shared languages. The company aims to reach 70% global coverage by 2025 and will continue to release new languages only when they meet certain standards. With a forward-thinking mindset and a focus on inclusivity, Speechmatics is well-positioned for future success.