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💻 SoundHound AI Inc. and Acrelec have partnered to introduce voice-enabled drive-thru systems globally. With over 25,000 installations and support for 80,000 tech deployments, Acrelec collaborates with brands like McDonald's. SoundHound’s AI, already in 10,000+ restaurants, enhances efficiency by automating order processing. This solution aims to modernize drive-thrus, improve customer experience, and address labor shortages. SoundHound handles billions of queries annually, offering seamless, future-ready restaurant solutions.

💻 SoundHound AI Inc. and Acrelec announced a strategic partnership to enhance drive-thrus worldwide with AI voice technology. SoundHound’s AI, already in over 10,000 restaurants, integrates with Acrelec's systems, improving order efficiency and staff optimization. With 25,000+ drive-thru installations globally, Acrelec supports major brands like McDonald's and Dunkin'. This partnership addresses restaurant labor shortages and operational demands, aiming to modernize and streamline customer experiences.

💻 Mistral 7B, a 7-billion-parameter language model, outperforms Llama 2 13B, which has almost twice the parameters. Over the past 18 months, AI research shows smaller models trained with high-quality data can outperform larger ones. DeepMind's Chinchilla demonstrated a 70-billion parameter network beating GPT-3’s 175 billion. Newer sparse models like Mixtral 8x7B enhance efficiency by using specialist sub-networks. Leaner AI models reduce costs and latency, benefiting sectors like hospitality by lowering energy usage and expenses.

📈 Between rising labor costs and flat RevPAR, hotel leaders are using Matterport's digital twin technology to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance sustainability. Digital twins help with staff training, remote evaluations, and renovation decisions, reducing project travel costs by up to 53%. With immersive 4K imagery and 3D lidar, operators improve brand consistency and decision-making. Despite misconceptions, digital twins offer time-efficient, scalable solutions for properties of all sizes, meeting modern travelers' expectations.

💳 ROH partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to become the preferred payments platform for over 620 luxury hotels in 90 countries. The platform automates payment operations to enhance profitability. Jess Conroy, CEO of ROH, and Richard Hyde, COO of SLH, emphasize efficiency improvements. The WestHouse Hotel in New York is already benefiting from the system, allowing staff to focus more on guest experiences and revenue activities.

📰 Epson America, an industry-leading innovator in POS and label printing, introduces the OmniLink® TM-m50II-H, a thermal receipt printer with print speeds up to 500 mm/sec. Designed for high-volume retail and hospitality sectors, it combines performance and style with advanced connectivity. Its compact, water-resistant (IPX2 rated) design allows for versatile configurations in tight spaces, supporting both top-exit and front-exit orientations.

🛑 SoundHound AI Inc. and Acrelec are partnering globally to enhance drive-thru systems with voice AI, integrating SoundHound’s technology and Acrelec’s digital solutions. Over 25,000 drive-thrus worldwide, including brands like McDonald's, will benefit from streamlined, automated ordering. With 80,000 technology deployments globally, SoundHound's voice AI is already in 10,000+ locations. This partnership addresses labor shortages and high operational demands, focusing on customer experience and efficiency.