# Deepgram acquires Daily, maker of open-source voice AI framework Pipecat

> Original title: Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure

- Source: TechCrunch · AI
- Published: 2026-10-29T13:00:00.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/ajeavey9l259ctymfxhv3jy3m
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/29/deepgram-acquires-pipecat-maker-daily-to-bolster-its-voice-ai-infrastructure/

## Summary

Deepgram says it is acquiring Daily, the maker and maintainer of the open-source voice AI framework Pipecat, which manages voice and video streams alongside speech-to-text, large language models and text-to-speech. The companies did not disclose the deal amount and say Pipecat will remain open-source. Deepgram is also launching Real-Time Context Standard (RCS), an open protocol for voice agents that it co-developed with the Pipecat team.