NEWS RELEASE
Afterhour
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Easthampton, MA (August 14, 2025) –Afterhour, the AI-powered call center platform developed by Big Voodoo Interactive, today launched its first African American female voice for AI call agents — a powerful stride toward greater representation in artificial intelligence and one of the most underserved voice profiles in the industry.
Built by Afterhour’s in-house engineering team, the new voice captures the tone, warmth, and cultural authenticity of an older African American woman — a voice style long missing from the AI voice landscape.
"This was one of the most requested voice styles from clients, and frankly, it’s long overdue in AI technology," said Jake DelHagen, CEO of Afterhour. "Representation matters, and voices shape trust. I’m proud that Afterhour is making this technology available to all, not just a select few."
Already deployed nationwide, Afterhour’s AI agents manage intake, routing, and qualification for thousands of calls every day. By extending its voice options to include this more inclusive profile, the company aims to help organizations better connect with diverse audiences in a way that feels authentic and familiar.
This new voice is now available at no additional cost to all Afterhour customers. Interested organizations can hear a live demo by visiting www.afterhour.ai.
About Afterhour
Afterhour is an AI-powered call center solution designed for law firms and service-based businesses. Its advanced AI agents handle calls with speed, accuracy, and professionalism, offering 24/7 coverage and actionable marketing intelligence that traditional call centers simply can't match.
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Afterhour is headquartered in Easthampton, Massachusetts—a community at the heart of innovation in Western New England. As a leading artificial-intelligence company, Afterhour embraces cutting-edge AI and voice technologies to deliver solutions that are inclusive, reliable, and future-ready.