Microsoft Unveils DragonV2.1: AI Speech Synthesis Gets More Natural with 12.8% WER Drop and 100+ Language Support

July 31, 2025 – In a recent blog post, tech media outlet NeoWin unveiled that Microsoft has rolled out its DragonV2.1Neural Zero-Shot Learning model. This innovative text-to-speech (TTS) model stands out for its ability to generate highly natural and expressive voices using just a minimal amount of data, and it supports an impressive range of…

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Samsung Electronics Union’s Tough Strike Mobilization Sparks Internal Dispute, Departmental Interests Take Center Stage

March 31, 2026 – A significant controversy has erupted at Samsung Electronics as a union spearheading strike efforts has issued warnings that members who opt not to participate in the strike could face unfavorable repercussions. Choi Seung-ho, the head of the Samsung Electronics branch within the Samsung Group Joint Union, announced on March 29 that…

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BMW and Alibaba Form AI Partnership, Integrating Tongyi Large Model in Next-Gen Chinese Vehicles

March 26, 2025 – BMW Unveils Comprehensive 360-Degree AI Strategy in China, Confirming Strategic Partnership with Alibaba in AI Yesterday, BMW announced its comprehensive 360-degree AI strategy for China, encompassing three main pillars: AI-focused enhancement of user experience, AI-empowered business process optimization, supply chain collaboration for mutual success, and a corporate philosophy centered around AI….

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