Beyond Chat: live Speech-to-Text with Foundry Local and C#
Source: Microsoft.com· Bruno Capuano· August 4, 2026
SynaBot summary
Microsoft's .NET team has released a guide for building real-time speech-to-text applications using C# and a compact, locally runnable AI model called Foundry Local. This approach bypasses cloud services for enhanced privacy and control.
Key takeaways
- Build live speech-to-text apps locally with C#.
- Utilize the compact Foundry Local AI model.
- Manage AI models directly on your machine.
- Enhance privacy and reduce cloud dependencies.
Why it matters
Developers can now integrate live voice input directly into their C# applications without relying on external cloud APIs. This offers greater data security and potentially lower latency for AI-powered tools, especially for sensitive business use cases.
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