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What Is Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)? 

Automatic speech recognition (ASR) is technology that uses machine learning and natural language processing to convert spoken words into text. In a contact center, ASR is used for a variety of customer and agent interactions.  

 

Automatic Speech Recognition Uses 

There are numerous use cases for automatic speech recognition:  

  • Interactive voice response and call routing 

  • Automated call summaries 

  • Automated call transcripts 

  • Speech analytics 

  • Voice biometrics 

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