Google to Offer Speech-to-Text API

Google's Cloud Speech API will allow developers to convert audio to text within their own apps. The offering from Google will bring its neural network smarts to apps large and small, and opens up a wide range of interesting new possibilities. It also brings the fight to Nuance Communications' front door. Google is providing access to the limited preview of the Cloud Speech API through its developer website. Developers can take advantage of the API for free, for now, though presumably Google will start charging for access at some point.