SoundHound AI Inc's stock (SOUN) surged 5.08% on Friday during the intraday trading session, as investors grew bullish on the company's prospects in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) voice technology space.

The rally was fueled by several factors. Firstly, cooling inflation data raised hopes that interest rate hikes could moderate, benefiting SoundHound AI's future cash flows. Additionally, the company's voice AI systems have seen widespread adoption across industries, from quick-service restaurants like Chipotle to electric vehicle manufacturers. Its proprietary Polaris AI model has been well-received for its superior performance at a lower cost. This led to an impressive 89% revenue growth in Q3, with management raising revenue guidance to $85 million for 2024 and $175 million for 2025.

However, some concerns linger. SoundHound AI's lofty valuations, trading at 35 times sales, raise eyebrows. The company has also been reliant on equity financing to fund its heavy investments, leading to recent operating losses and resource constraints. Moreover, competition from tech giants like Alphabet's conversational AI platform poses a threat to SoundHound AI's future gains.