Definition
Automatic speech recognition (ASR) is the technology, powered by acoustic and language models, that converts spoken audio into text. It is the technical foundation beneath speech-to-text.
Why it matters
Higher-quality ASR providers like Deepgram improve recognition accuracy and reduce costly misunderstandings in automated calls.
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