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A former OpenAI researcher has launched a startup, WaveForms AI, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, to develop AI models that emotionally connect with humans through voice, raising $40 million in funding. CEO Alexis Conneau, who co-created the voice capabilities for OpenAI's GPT-4o, aims to enhance human-AI interactions by focusing on the emotional aspects of communication, promising a consumer software product that fosters immersive AI experiences.
Source: YAHOO