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Today, we're releasing Octave: the first LLM built for text-to-speech. Now you can design any voice with a prompt, give acting instructions to control emotion and delivery (sarcasm, whispering, etc.), and produce long-form content on our Creator Studio. Unlike traditional TTS that just “reads” words aloud, Octave understands how meaning affects delivery to generate emotional, human-like speech. Key features: ?? Voice Design: Create any AI voice you can imagine with a simple prompt. From "ASMR Southern meditation coach" to "film noir detective" — Octave instantly generates the voices you need for your content. ?? Acting Instructions: Octave is the first TTS system that can take natural language instructions to change emotional delivery and speaking style. ?? Context-Aware Expression: Trained on 1000x more language than traditional TTS, Octave understands your script like a human actor, delivering realistic emotions, sarcasm, pace, word emphasis, and more. Octave’s first-of-its-kind voice intelligence speaks for itself ?? In a blind study, Octave outperformed ElevenLabs Voice Design: ??71.6% preferred Octave's audio quality ???51.7% found Octave more natural ??57.7% said Octave better matched voice descriptions And the best part? Even with superior capabilities, Octave is cheaper than alternatives. Create with Octave today: https://lnkd.in/eQN7hJxT Our blog shares more about Octave, our blind study, and what’s next: https://lnkd.in/eWTxFjBQ #AI #TextToSpeech #VoiceAI #Octave

The Future of Customer Support is Here - And It Speaks with Empathy??? ? Customers want?to talk to a real voice but traditional call centers can’t keep up. Vonova AI's voice agents, powered by?Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI), are changing the game: ?? 40% Cost Savings: Outperform traditional call centers while cutting costs ?? 20% Higher Resolution Rates: Solve more issues without human intervention ?? Real Emotional Intelligence: Detect frustration, adapt tone, and build trust This isn’t just automation—it’s the?first AI that?hears?you. And it’s evolving into multi-modal interactions that feel completely human. ?? See how Vonova + Hume are redefining voice support:?https://lnkd.in/eCMFEfHf

Empathic AI is redefining therapy—here’s how hpy and Hume are leading the way.????? ?hpy is revolutionizing therapy by leveraging Hume’s Expression Measurement API and Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) to enhance client care and therapist efficiency. ??Real-Time Emotional Insights:?Hume’s API captures emotional expressions during sessions, helping therapists tailor interventions dynamically. ??40% Less Admin Work:?Automated documentation frees therapists to focus on what matters most—their clients. ??Better Outcomes:?70% of clients commit to therapeutic tasks, and 45% complete them, far surpassing traditional homework adherence rates. ??Continuous Support:?Hume’s EVI extends therapy between sessions with guided exercises and open conversations, keeping clients engaged and progressing. ?? Discover how hpy and Hume are redefining mental health care:? https://lnkd.in/eWrzaqgn

Empathic AI is changing the game for ADHD coaching - here’s how.???? ?? Ream, an online mental health service for adults with ADHD, is transforming coaching with Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). Traditional text-based systems often lack the emotional depth needed to connect with users. Ream integrated Hume’s EVI to deliver daily 5-minute voice coaching calls, creating a more natural and empathetic experience featuring ? Personalized Support: Hume’s EVI remembers user preferences, tailoring interactions to each individual. ? Emotional Connection: Empathic responses turn frustration into connection, making users feel heard and understood. ? 2x Higher Engagement: Voice-based coaching doubled daily active users, proving the power of emotional AI in mental health. Ream’s mission? To make ADHD coaching more accessible, engaging, and impactful. ?? Discover how empathic AI is changing the game for mental health support:? https://lnkd.in/gj5sXdPs

RIP traditional TTS ????? 'twas of rigid cadence, yet of noble service Explore a new kind of voice generation at hume.ai

How can emotionally intelligent journaling transform your self-reflection? ?? ?? Dive into the insights from Untold’s integration with Hume AI! While many journaling apps focus on helping users document their thoughts, they often fall short when it comes to understanding the emotional nuances behind those words. Untold, an innovative audio journaling app, has changed the game by partnering with Hume AI to integrate their?Expression Measurement API. This powerful tool analyzes journal entries in real-time, offering users a detailed emotional readout that fosters moments of self-reflection and growth. With features like "Mood View," powered by Hume’s API, users can track emotional trends and gain deeper personal insights. Untold compared Hume’s API to other LLM prompts and found it outperformed the alternatives, delivering unmatched accuracy and emotional depth. The result? A journaling experience that’s not just about recording thoughts—it’s about truly understanding your emotions. ?? Ready to explore how empathic AI can enhance your self-care journey? Read more below! https://lnkd.in/eW9-uur2

What effect do emotionally intelligent assistants have on consumer shopping experiences???? ??? Read on to hear insights from a new study between The University of Zurich and Hume AI! Traditional AI voice assistants, like Alexa or Google Assistant, excel at functional tasks (e.g., setting reminders or finding information) but often lack the emotional depth needed for meaningful user connections, especially in emotionally driven settings like shopping for experiential products (e.g., scented candles) or customer service interactions. Researchers at the University of Zurich deployed Hume's Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) in an application to test how shoppers would change their consumer behavior while chatting with an emotionally intelligent AI who could talk them through their decisions. The results showed that users strongly preferred an empathic AI over "utility" focused ones for both experiential and functional purchases. Shoutout to University of Zurich researchers Alex Mari, PhD and Ertugrul Uysal, and our very own Jeff Brooks. Read more below! https://lnkd.in/e9iARq6X

Did you know that Hume AI's new Octave TTS outperforms ElevenLabs in a blind study with 180 human raters? Octave's outputs were favored over outputs from ElevenLabs Voice Design in terms of audio quality (71.6%), naturalness (51.7%), and how well speech generations matched descriptions of the desired voice (57.7%), across 120 diverse prompts. We're releasing Expressive TTS Arena today for you to compare the two systems against each other and see if you agree! It's a new way to evaluate cutting-edge voice AI systems with natural language instructions and richer text. https://arena.hume.ai/

Hear our COO Janet Ho share more about Hume AI's research on speech-language models and what we can look forward to in the near future of voice AI.?

Read about how a Fortune 100 automotive company used EVI to explore what drivers want from in-vehicle AI voice companions. ?? ?? Hint: drivers want voice AI that’s not just helpful, but also emotionally engaging. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRr_GNVy