What is NLU? (Natural Language Understanding)
2 min read · Bolcho
The AI's ability to interpret the meaning of what a person says, including intent and the details within it.
NLU explained
Natural language understanding covers everything from recognising intent to extracting entities to tracking context across turns. In LLM-based voice agents, much of it is handled implicitly by the model rather than as separate steps.
Why it matters for voice AI in India
Understanding nlu helps you build voice agents that actually work for Indian callers, genuine languages, low latency, and near-cost pricing. Bolcho is built around exactly these fundamentals.
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Frequently asked questions
What does NLU mean?
The AI's ability to interpret the meaning of what a person says, including intent and the details within it.
Why does nlu matter in voice AI?
Natural language understanding covers everything from recognising intent to extracting entities to tracking context across turns. In LLM-based voice agents, much of it is handled implicitly by the model rather than as separate steps.