New, very human-like AI voice model both excites and disturbs the internet
CEO admits, "this tech is firmly in the valley"
Voice assistant articles
Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded private conversations
No massive payday for users, though
Apple rolls out iOS 18.2 with new and improved ChatGPT-integrated Siri
The more "intelligent" virtual assistant can pull from GPT-4o if it has to
Leaked internal report shows Apple Intelligence is two years behind ChatGPT
Apple's generative AI goodies are set to debut on October 28 with iOS 18.1
Google unveils Pixel 9 lineup with four new phones and major AI upgrades
One AI feature brings Microsoft Recall flashbacks
OpenAI removes Scarlett Johansson-like voice from ChatGPT after actress hires legal counsel
No coincidence that Sam Altman's favorite movie is Her
OpenAI launches faster and free GPT-4o model – new voice assistant speaks so naturally you will think it's hoaxed
The multimodal model sets a new bar for chatbots
Forward-looking: OpenAI just introduced GPT-4o (GPT-4 Omni or "O" for short). The model is no "smarter" than GPT-4 but still some remarkable innovations set it apart: the ability to process text, visual, and audio data simultaneously, almost no latency between asking and answering, and an unbelievably human-sounding voice.
ChatGPT can browse the web for answers once again, voice and image recognition are also rolling out
GPT's capabilities keep on expanding, but output quality will inevitably vary
Microsoft patent describes a backpack AI assistant
Wearable would offer hands-free mobile home-assistant-like experience
Apple's Reality Pro headset team wanted to ditch Siri for a more capable voice assistant
Siri is 'widely derided' by Apple employees for its limited functionality
New ultrasonic attacks can issue malicious commands to voice assistants and smart home devices
NUIT-1 and NUIT-2 provide a path for silent attacks against smart speakers
GM plans to develop an Azure-powered in-car AI assistant
Chatbot could provide instructional information and schedule car appointments
Forward-looking: The ability to receive assistance from a talking car has been a popular fantasy since Knight Rider aired on TV. Modern artificial intelligence models like OpenAI might bring car manufacturers and tech companies closer than ever to that dream.
Another tech saga is ongoing as Google countersues Sonos over voice tech
The smart speaker legal saga continues
This is what comes next for Amazon's Alexa
New developer tools to extend Alexa's reach
Amazon is teaching Alexa to mimic the voice of dead relatives
Alexa will be able to mimic any voice after hearing less than a minute of audio
Alexa tells 10-year-old child to perform a deadly 'challenge'
Involving a penny and a wall charger
Apple Music's Siri-only "Voice Plan" is now available for $5 a month
No-frills music streaming at a discount
Ambient computing gets a push forward with Amazon's Alexa enhancements
Amazon gets more serious about building the Alexa ecosystem
Siri no longer has a default female voice in latest iOS beta
Users will now choose their voice gender preferences during setup
Amazon is ditching Nvidia GPUs in favor of their own silicon
Alexa is being powered by Amazon's own chips
Researchers detail a now fixed exploit in Alexa that could have exposed your voice history and personal information
PSA: Never use banking skills on your Alexa-powered device
Beta testing for BBC voice assistant 'Beeb' has begun
But only if you are a Windows Insider and live in the United Kingdom
Google pilots voice authentication for purchases made through Google Assistant
It is mainly intended for and limited to use on smart speakers
