
Nuance Labs builds a human foundation model for real-time face-to-face AI conversation.
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Specialized AI model sees, listens, and responds the way a person does, so people can express themselves naturally
We are building visual conversational AI that feels human.
We are building visual conversational AI that feels human.
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Sep 2026 · GeekWireNews article
Seattle-based Nuance Labs raises $50 million in Series A funding to build an AI model that perceives and responds to real-time human expression. Its full-duplex model processes live audiovisual cues, including tone, gaze, and timing, while generating conversational responses; a demo shows an avatar adjusting facial expressions and verbal cues as a user speaks. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round, joined by existing backers Accel and South Park Commons and new investors NVIDIA and Define Ventures.
Sep 2026 · GeekWireNews article
Nuance Labs raises $50 million in a Series A round to develop AI avatars that hold more natural face-to-face conversations. Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, the round also includes returning investors Accel and South Park Commons, plus Nvidia and Define Ventures. The startup’s full-duplex model processes audiovisual input and responds to verbal and nonverbal cues in real time; its first research preview is planned for later this year.
Sep 2026 · SiliconAngleNews article
Seattle-based Nuance Labs raises a $50 million Series A led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to develop a foundation model for human conversation and expression. Accel, South Park Commons, NVIDIA, and Define Ventures also participate in the round, which supports the company’s work on a single full-duplex model for real-time human conversation and expression.
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