India, April 9 -- Amazon has introduced a new generative AI model, Nova Sonic, designed to process voice and produce speech that sounds more natural than previous digital assistants. The model, which Amazon claims rivals leading voice models from OpenAI and Google, focuses on speed, speech recognition, and conversational fluidity.

Nova Sonic aims to address the gap left by older AI voice models, such as Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri, which often sound stiff compared to newer technologies like ChatGPT's Voice Mode. These advancements have pushed earlier models into the background, highlighting the need for more adaptable and responsive AI interactions.

Available through Amazon's Bedrock platform, Nova Sonic offers a bi-directional streamin...