LG Electronics Partners with Cerence for Text-to-Speech Technology in TVs

Cerence has partnered with LG Electronics to bring its cloud neural text-to-speech technology to LG TVs, enhancing voice interaction for tens of millions of households globally. This marks Cerence AI's expansion into new markets. The partnership aims to provide a natural and engaging experience for users.

Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), a leading provider of conversational AI-powered user experiences, has announced a strategic partnership with LG Electronics Inc. to bring its cloud neural text-to-speech (TTS) technology to LG TVs. This collaboration aims to provide a natural and engaging voice interaction experience for millions of households worldwide, marking Cerence AI's expansion into new markets [1].

The partnership integrates Cerence's AI-powered cloud neural TTS and edge TTS into LG's global television lineup, supporting 65 voices and languages. This technology enables LG TVs to respond to user inquiries in natural spoken words, creating a more human-like user experience and simplifying interactions [1]. For example, users can ask for movies with specific actors or genres, and the TV will provide relevant recommendations.

This partnership is crucial for LG as it strives to meet increasing accessibility requirements, including the European Accessibility Act. Cerence TTS ensures that everyday consumer products like televisions can be easily operated by people of all abilities, including visually impaired users [1].

The integration of Cerence TTS within LG's webOS smart platform delivers minimal latency and no impact on device footprint or CPU requirements, ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery of advanced AI features to LG's users [1].

Christian Mentz, Chief Revenue Officer of Cerence AI, commented on the partnership, stating, "We have seen the significant impact human-like TTS can deliver for both consumers and brands – simplifying the user experience while enabling a more natural and comfortable way to interact. As we continue our expansion into markets beyond automotive, we are witnessing the growing need for flexible, edge and cloud TTS technology that gives consumer brands the power to enhance user experiences and deepen their connection to their users. We’re proud to partner with LG to deliver this to their users worldwide" [1].

Neo Lee, Senior Director of webOS Product Planning Department at LG, added, "Across our TV lineup, our goal is to not only provide the best possible picture and sound, but also the back-end AI-powered intelligence that transforms ease of use and functionality for everyday life. By leveraging Cerence AI technology, we deliver customers a seamless, intuitive experience from the second they begin engaging with their LG TVs. Working with the Cerence team enables us to deliver cohesive, flexible and connected voice-driven experiences, and we look forward to our continued partnership" [1].

This partnership underscores Cerence AI's commitment to advancing AI-powered user experiences and LG's dedication to enhancing the user experience through innovative technology.

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[1] https://www.cerence.com/news-releases/news-release-details/cerence-ai-brings-state-art-voice-interaction-lg-tvs-human