Google unveils Universal Speech Model research

[Jan]

Google's Universal Speech Model a "critical first step" towards 1,000 languages

Google has taken its first step towards bringing its 1,000 Languages Initiative to fruition, with the company sharing details on its Universal Speech Model (USM).

Google describes the USM as "a critical first step" towards supporting 1,000 languages. The company announced the 1,000 Languages Initiative in November 2022.

 

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Does this mean we can finally understand what @theogre is on about? ;-)