Deepgram has unveiled Aura, a text-to-speech model designed to meet the demands of real-time voice AI agents. Aura addresses issues such as speed, cost, and conversational quality by offering a more human-like dialogue experience, including prompt responses and natural speech fillers. Deepgram aims to establish Aura as a comprehensive platform for real-time, conversational voice AI agents, enhancing efficiency in high-throughput sectors, with plans for a formal release early next year.