The Role of Open Source Voice AI in a World of APIs - Voice AI Space Conference NYC

Josh Meyer - Founding Member of Technical Staff @ Veris AI

This talk looks at the role of open source voice and conversational AI systems in 2026. Core speech technologies have become dramatically more capable and, in some cases, commoditized. Open source voice models approach commercial APIs in quality, yet many companies still choose centralized providers for production systems. The discussion will focus on where open source systems are likely to remain important, where hosted APIs continue to offer advantages, and how factors such as latency, privacy, customization, operational complexity, reliability, and cost are shaping the next generation of conversational AI products.

Recorded during a Voice AI Space Event. Check past and future events https://events.voiceaispace.com

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