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Gradium Raises $70M for Realistic AI Voices

Gradium, a new AI startup, has secured $70M in seed funding to revolutionize AI voice technology. Led by FirstMark Capital and Eurazeo, the company aims to deliver fast, realistic AI voices in multiple languages. Despite competition from major players and startups, the demand for advanced AI voices is expected to surge as AI moves into complex applications.

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