Google is on a mission to dominate the world of artificial intelligence, and now it's got some top talent from Hume AI. The company has signed a major licensing deal with Google DeepMind, which will see the CEO and several engineers from Hume AI join forces.
The deal is part of a larger agreement that will give Google access to Hume AI's expertise in emotionally intelligent voice interfaces. This technology allows computers to detect and interpret human emotions through speech, and it's set to become increasingly important as AI takes over more of our lives.
Hume AI has been working on this tech for years, and its CEO Alan Cowen will be joining Google DeepMind to help integrate voice and emotional intelligence into the company's latest models. Other top engineers from Hume AI will also be joining the team.
The move is seen as a major coup for Google, which is already a leader in AI research. The tech giant has been quietly building up its resources and talent over the years, and this deal is just another step in that journey.
But it's not just about Google - Hume AI itself is expecting to make some big gains from the deal. The company predicts it will rake in $100 million in revenue next year, and it's already raised a whopping $74 million in funding.
The world of AI is getting increasingly competitive, with companies like OpenAI and Apple also working on voice-controlled interfaces. But Google seems to be pulling ahead, thanks to its aggressive acquisition strategy and deep pockets.
As one investor noted, "Voice is going to become a primary interface for AI - that's absolutely where it's headed." And with talent like Alan Cowen on board, Google DeepMind is well-positioned to lead the charge.
The deal is part of a larger agreement that will give Google access to Hume AI's expertise in emotionally intelligent voice interfaces. This technology allows computers to detect and interpret human emotions through speech, and it's set to become increasingly important as AI takes over more of our lives.
Hume AI has been working on this tech for years, and its CEO Alan Cowen will be joining Google DeepMind to help integrate voice and emotional intelligence into the company's latest models. Other top engineers from Hume AI will also be joining the team.
The move is seen as a major coup for Google, which is already a leader in AI research. The tech giant has been quietly building up its resources and talent over the years, and this deal is just another step in that journey.
But it's not just about Google - Hume AI itself is expecting to make some big gains from the deal. The company predicts it will rake in $100 million in revenue next year, and it's already raised a whopping $74 million in funding.
The world of AI is getting increasingly competitive, with companies like OpenAI and Apple also working on voice-controlled interfaces. But Google seems to be pulling ahead, thanks to its aggressive acquisition strategy and deep pockets.
As one investor noted, "Voice is going to become a primary interface for AI - that's absolutely where it's headed." And with talent like Alan Cowen on board, Google DeepMind is well-positioned to lead the charge.