SoundHound AI (SOUN) – From Drive-Thru to Dashboard: SOUN Showcases Omnichannel Voice AI at NRA Show
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) stands against other AI stocks surging on news and ratings.
According to Daniel Ives, global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities, the US- China agreement is once again creating a bull market environment for tech.
'If you are a tech investor, this is a dream scenario,' Ives noted on CNBC's 'Worldwide Exchange.'
On Monday, the U.S. and China announced that they would temporarily reduce tariffs on each other for 90 days. Following the news, Wall Street's three major indexes surged sharply on the same day, with the S&P 500 marking its highest level since early March.
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The U.S. said it will cut tariffs imposed on Chinese imports to 30% from 145% while China said it would cut duties on U.S. imports to 10% from 125%. Investors saw this as a big positive surprise.
'It's a relief rally because there was a lot of anxiety and angst about tariffs between the U.S. and China. They are going to scale it down to much more reasonable levels so the fall-out from tariffs will probably be more manageable and limited.'
Unfortunately, the rally in US stock futures paused as investors focused on a key inflation report and lingering economic concerns.
'The challenges are not over. The de-escalation was a lot stronger than even the best hopes, but you have to remember that the US economy still faces average of effective tariffs of more than 13%.'
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A software engineer focused on a computer screen, writing code to create a conversational assistant.SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) is a voice artificial intelligence company offering voice AI solutions to businesses. On May 13, the company announced that it will participate in the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, set to take place from May 17-20 in Chicago, IL. SoundHound AI will be showcasing its end-to-end, omnichannel voice AI platform. The platform will demonstrate seamless ordering and support across front-of-house, back-of-house, and off-premise channels, comprising drive-thru, phone, kiosk, in-vehicle systems, and any other connected devices.
The company will display its Dynamic Drive-Thru, presenting a live demo from Burger King UK, along with Smart Ordering, an AI-powered phone ordering solution. Other things on display include Smart Answering, a fully automated phone assistant, and Employee Assist, an AI coach that instantly answers to restaurant staff on the job. SoundHound AI will also showcase its groundbreaking in-car voice ecommerce platform, allowing customers to order takeout from their car's infotainment services.
'The National Restaurant Association Show is a key moment for us to demonstrate how voice AI is reshaping restaurant operations. From the drive-thru to behind the counter, and even behind the wheel, our solutions increase speed, sales, and employee and consumer satisfaction.'
Overall, SOUN ranks 10th on our list of AI stocks surging on news and ratings. While we acknowledge the potential of SOUN as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SOUN but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this .
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