Wispr launches Canto model to improve speech understanding

Summary

Wispr said Canto is designed to improve speech understanding in Flow and reduce transcription errors. The company said error rates should fall from 30% to below 10%, with the model launch accompanying its Series B announcement.

Why it matters

A substantial reduction in voice-interface errors would make speech a more practical input method for continuous workplace and mobile use.

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