
WHO ELSE develops a namespace protocol for the Internet of Voice, based on Noam Chomsky's theory of universal language. They aim to create a simplified grammar and vocabulary for voice AI interoperability, allowing AI to communicate with each other and access the best available voice assistants. Their technology addresses issues like bias in NLP and the fragmentation of voice AI ecosystems by providing a vendor-agnostic, open-source protocol. They are actively seeking funding to develop this standard, envisioning a future where voice AI can seamlessly connect and serve users across various industries, including smart homes, automotive, and telecommunications.

WHO ELSE develops a namespace protocol for the Internet of Voice, based on Noam Chomsky's theory of universal language. They aim to create a simplified grammar and vocabulary for voice AI interoperability, allowing AI to communicate with each other and access the best available voice assistants. Their technology addresses issues like bias in NLP and the fragmentation of voice AI ecosystems by providing a vendor-agnostic, open-source protocol. They are actively seeking funding to develop this standard, envisioning a future where voice AI can seamlessly connect and serve users across various industries, including smart homes, automotive, and telecommunications.
Core product: Namespace protocol and tooling for voice-AI interoperability (branded as a 'Universal Grammar')
Organization: Operates as Universal Namespace, Inc.; remote-first with team in US, Germany, Singapore
Founding / leadership: Founded/launched 2018; Tobias Martens listed as founder and legal representative
Open source & privacy: Positions itself as open-source and privacy-by-design
Voice-AI interoperability, NLP bias mitigation, standardization of voice assistant intent exchange
2018
Voice AI / Conversational AI
“Currently raising funds on Republic”