Inworld Acquires Seattle Voice-AI Startup Ultravox (formerly Fixie) to Add Real-Time Turn-Taking Speech Tech; Price Undisclosed
Inworld has acquired Seattle voice-AI startup Ultravox (formerly Fixie) to integrate its real-time speech technology for better conversational turn-taking and interruptions; Ultravox had raised $17 million and was valued at $51.46 million in March 2023. The deal’s price was undisclosed, Ultravox had about 10 employees, and Inworld — valued at $515 million with $119.8 million raised — says it will welcome Ultravox team members and adopt their tech.
Seattle Tech Week 2024 Draws ~75 Events, Organizers Thank JP Morgan, Ascend, Google Cloud and Sarah Studer
Seattle Tech Week 2024 featured about 75 events that brought together founders, investors, and startups, showcasing Seattle as a vibrant tech hub. Organizers thanked hosts, sponsors (including JP Morgan, Ascend, Google Cloud), community builder Sarah Studer, and noted the program expanded from last year with spillover weekend activities and large community turnout.
Fixie Launches HiSanta.ai for Real-Time AI Voice Calls with Santa and Holiday Characters
Seattle startup Fixie launched HiSanta.ai, a web platform enabling real-time AI voice calls with Santa and holiday characters using integrated large language models and speech technology. The service is designed as a fun technology demo featuring fast and interactive conversations while deliberately avoiding questions about Santa's reality.
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