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    parakeet-ctc-1.1b-asr

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    Record-setting accuracy and performance for English transcription.

    • ASR
    • English
    • NVIDIA NIM
    • Streaming
    • batch
    • Speech-to-Text
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    Model Overview

    Parakeet is a major step forward in the evolution of conversational AI. Its exceptional accuracy, coupled with the flexibility and ease of use offered by NeMo, empowers developers to create more natural and intuitive voice-powered applications. The possibilities are endless, from enhancing the accuracy of virtual assistants to enabling seamless real-time communication.

    Description

    Parakeet transcribes audio into text, using spaces and apostrophes where needed

    Terms of use

    GOVERNING TERMS: Use of this model is governed by the NVIDIA Community Model License Agreement.

    Disclaimer

    AI models generate responses and outputs based on complex algorithms and machine learning techniques, and those responses or outputs may be inaccurate or indecent. By testing this model, you assume the risk of any harm caused by any response or output of the model. Please do not upload any confidential information or personal data. Your use is logged for security.

    References

    • Fast Conformer

    Model Architecture

    Architecture Type: Convolutional Neural Network + Transformer
    Network Architecture: Fast Conformer Encoder with CTC Decoder

    Input

    Input Type(s): Audio in English
    Input Format(s): Linear PCM 16-bit 1 channel

    Output

    Output Type(s): Text String in English with Timestamps

    Software Integration

    Runtime Engine(s):

    • Riva 2.15.0 or Higher

    Supported Operating System(s):

    • Linux

    Model Version

    Parakeet-1.1b-ctc-en-us-asr-set-6.0

    Inference

    Engine: Triton
    Test Hardware:

    • NVIDIA A2
    • NVIDIA A10
    • NVIDIA A16
    • NVIDIA A30
    • NVIDIA A40
    • NVIDIA A100
    • NVIDIA H100
    • NVIDIA L4
    • NVIDIA L40
    • GeForce RTX 40xx
    • GeForce RTX 50xx
    • Blackwell RTX 60xx

    Ethical Considerations (For NVIDIA Models Only):

    NVIDIA believes Trustworthy AI is a shared responsibility and we have established policies and practices to enable development for a wide array of AI applications. When downloaded or used in accordance with our terms of service, developers should work with their internal model team to ensure this model meets requirements for the relevant industry and use case and addresses unforeseen product misuse. For more detailed information on ethical considerations for this model, please see the Model Card++ Explainability, Bias, Safety & Security, and Privacy Subcards. Please report security vulnerabilities or NVIDIA AI Concerns here.

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    1. Description
    2. Terms of use
    3. Model Architecture
    4. Input
    5. Output
    6. Software Integration
    7. Model Version
    8. Ethical Considerations (For NVIDIA Models Only)