EX-GOLDMAN, META FOUNDERS BUILD VOICE AI FOR EMERGING MARKETS
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Two former executives have launched a voice AI startup targeting Africa and the Middle East, regions overlooked by larger tech companies. The platform now processes over 17,000 calls daily.
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