Assemblyai launches Universal-3 Pro model with AI prompting capabilities, renames Universal to Unive

AssemblyAI introduced Universal-3 Pro at $0.21/hr as the new default model with prompting in 6 languages. Two add-ons launched: Prompting ($0.05/hr) for plain language control and Keyterms Prompting ($0.05/hr) for up to 1,000 words/phrases. Univer...

01/19/2026 → 02/04/2026

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    featureIntroduced Universal-3 Pro model as new default at $0.21/hr with prompting capabilities in 6 languages; Added Prompting add-on for Universal-3 Pro at $0.05/hr enabling control of transcription with plain language instructions; Added Keyterms Prompting add-on for Universal-3 Pro at $0.05/hr supporting up to 1,000 words or phrases
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    planRenamed Universal model to Universal-2 maintaining $0.15/hr pricing for 99-language transcription

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