SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) aims to control the conversational layer that connects users, AI models, and real-world services. Its growing presence in vehicles and restaurants creates an intriguing opportunity, but profitability remains the crucial test that could determine whether this emerging platform becomes an enduring AI business.
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