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Discover the Conformer-2 API for Enhanced Speech Recognition
In the realm of automatic speech recognition (ASR), the new Conformer-2 API offers remarkable improvements in speech recognition tasks. It is trained extensively with over 1.1 million hours of English audio data and has been improved to decipher speech more precisely, especially in challenging scenarios involving proper nouns, alphanumerics, and background noise.
Breakthroughs in Speech Recognition
The Conformer-2 model has significant improvements in alphanumeric recognition, proper noun recognition, and noise robustness. It offers a 31.7% improvement in alphanumeric recognition, a 6.8% better recognition rate of proper nouns, and a 12% improvement in noise robustness.
Advancements in Conformer-2
The advancements in Conformer-2 were made possible by increasing training data and using pseudo labeling with multiple models. This has allowed for richer learning and a more nuanced understanding of spoken language. The latency of the inference pipeline has also been decreased by up to 53.7%, making it faster and more responsive.
Real-World Application
Conformer-2 can accurately transcribe speech in challenging scenarios, such as a fast-paced Formula 1 commentary. It can capture the tension and technical jargon accurately, making it useful for media, customer service, and accessibility services.
Pros and Cons
Pros of Conformer-2 include exceptional accuracy in a noisy environment, improved alphanumeric and proper noun recognition, and faster processing times. However, no model can be 100% accurate, and Conformer-2's capabilities are focused on English, limiting its applicability in multilingual settings.
Conclusion
Conformer-2 is a significant leap forward in automatic speech recognition. It provides more precise and quicker transcriptions, enabling users to unlock new levels of efficiency and accuracy in voice-driven applications and services.
For more information about Conformer-2 and to try it out, visit the official API page or reach out to sales for inquiries and additional details.
