Using AI to compress audio files for quick and easy sharing

Compression is an important part of the internet today, because it enables people to easily share high-quality photos, listen to audio messages, stream their favorite shows, and so much more. Even when using today's state-of-the-art techniques, enjoying these rich multimedia experiences requires a speedy internet connection and plenty of storage space. For current and future experiences -- like the metaverse -- to deliver high-quality, uninterrupted experiences for everyone, compression techniques will need to overcome these limitations. Today, we are detailing progress that our Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team has made in the area of AI-powered hypercompression of audio. Imagine listening to a friend's audio message in an area with low connectivity and not having it stall or glitch.