Because being polite is always right
https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/29/google-assistant-please-thank-you-santa/?utm_source=tcfbpage&sr_share=facebook
https://techcrunch.com/2018/11/29/google-assistant-please-thank-you-santa/?utm_source=tcfbpage&sr_share=facebook
TechCrunch
Google Assistant will now be nicer if you say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’
Is barking orders at our AI-powered voice assistants turning us into jerks? Are our kids growing accustomed to commanding the Google Homes and Siris of the world to turn on the lights without the politeness of a “please”? Perhaps. With that in mind, from…
Good news, everyone! 🎉
The January 1, 2019 deadline to apply for page-level subnoscription permission has been delayed until further notice.
https://blog.messengerdevelopers.com/messenger-platform-update-december-2018-f8-save-the-date-7da4f512925e?fbclid=IwAR0UI4XAFWWB78T7ZqM6mP3KFJSgUp8Jhqasjsrf6A8VLJfK_eHf2RKfyLk
The January 1, 2019 deadline to apply for page-level subnoscription permission has been delayed until further notice.
https://blog.messengerdevelopers.com/messenger-platform-update-december-2018-f8-save-the-date-7da4f512925e?fbclid=IwAR0UI4XAFWWB78T7ZqM6mP3KFJSgUp8Jhqasjsrf6A8VLJfK_eHf2RKfyLk
Messenger Developer Blog
Messenger Platform Update: December 2018 + F8 Save the date
Happy December everyone. We’ve been working on some end of year updates to the platform and wanted to share them with you as we head into…
#Bots_statistics 🤖
15% of consumers have used chatbots to communicate with businesses in the past 12 months. While that’s one quarter of the amount who’ve used phone and email to communicate with businesses over the same time period, it’s still a significant number.
And in the coming months and years it is expected that this number will increase significantly.
15% of consumers have used chatbots to communicate with businesses in the past 12 months. While that’s one quarter of the amount who’ve used phone and email to communicate with businesses over the same time period, it’s still a significant number.
And in the coming months and years it is expected that this number will increase significantly.
The face recognition feature of the owner may appear in the next version of Google Assistant. Face Match feature would scan your visage to provide tailored commands on camera-equipped devices.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/27/google-assistant-face-match-code/?fbclid=IwAR2CZ8lTkgChNBV0OTWy8b6-NRRzm13l4InhiRHUi8ai9rUt6yz8k9zuDVM
https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/27/google-assistant-face-match-code/?fbclid=IwAR2CZ8lTkgChNBV0OTWy8b6-NRRzm13l4InhiRHUi8ai9rUt6yz8k9zuDVM
Engadget
Google Assistant may scan your face to personalize commands
Google app code hints that Assistant could use a Face Match feature to let you perform sensitive commands.
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In a new video from Amazon, celebrities are testing new brand products. For example, a jacuzzi and a dog collar with a built-in voice assistant. And their tests show that not everything should be powered by Alexa.
The campaign is timed to the final game of the NFL.
The campaign is timed to the final game of the NFL.
The first Google product marketer for the Google Assistant reveals problems and opportunities of 8 challenges for voice tech: discoverability, monetization, branding, consumer choice, notifications, our own attitudes, kids, real value.
Conclusion: every problem hides big opportunities💪
https://medium.com/voicepunch/8-challenges-voice-tech-must-solve-to-become-a-multi-billion-dollar-ecosystem-87b58c697eb6?fbclid=IwAR1F8y3Pj846oVblgYOfEKItnpXpD25G-S5KJubOylvY76NsoENCuipwo7E
Conclusion: every problem hides big opportunities💪
https://medium.com/voicepunch/8-challenges-voice-tech-must-solve-to-become-a-multi-billion-dollar-ecosystem-87b58c697eb6?fbclid=IwAR1F8y3Pj846oVblgYOfEKItnpXpD25G-S5KJubOylvY76NsoENCuipwo7E
Medium
8 Challenges Voice Tech must solve to become a multi-billion dollar ecosystem
Call them problems, or call them massive opportunities.
Interesting article about computer voice:
"What we hear now are manipulated human voices, chosen for us by the people who create them; a voice-only Frankenstein."
"As these voices get better, it’s important for the system not to trick you. You want a signal to the listener that it’s a robot."
https://medium.com/s/2069/why-is-it-so-hard-to-make-a-computer-talk-like-a-human-690ff378eeee?fbclid=IwAR3IRcnrrhCXou0TCA2Tblafx2Xo64bFqu8KkBX2Gc5-KietfoyPiw1lCos
"What we hear now are manipulated human voices, chosen for us by the people who create them; a voice-only Frankenstein."
"As these voices get better, it’s important for the system not to trick you. You want a signal to the listener that it’s a robot."
https://medium.com/s/2069/why-is-it-so-hard-to-make-a-computer-talk-like-a-human-690ff378eeee?fbclid=IwAR3IRcnrrhCXou0TCA2Tblafx2Xo64bFqu8KkBX2Gc5-KietfoyPiw1lCos
Medium
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Computer Talk Like a Human?
When our machines first began speaking to us, it was in the simple language of children. Some of those voices were even designed for kids — my Speak & Spell was a box with a handle and a tiny green…
#voice_assistants_statistics
The number of Google Assistant Actions rose about 2.5 times last year compared to 2.2 times growth for Amazon Alexa skills in U.S. – voicebot.ai reports.
The number of Google Assistant Actions rose about 2.5 times last year compared to 2.2 times growth for Amazon Alexa skills in U.S. – voicebot.ai reports.
In a recent report by Grand View Research, it stated that the global chatbot market is expected to reach $1.23 billion by 2025.📈💵 📈
Gartner’s research points that implementing a chatbot led to a 70% reduction in the call, chat and email inquiries.
But it is not advisable to discard the human element and completely switch to chatbots.
You can find a detailed comparison of support agents and conversational chatbots in the article: https://lnkd.in/gUSESHG
Gartner’s research points that implementing a chatbot led to a 70% reduction in the call, chat and email inquiries.
But it is not advisable to discard the human element and completely switch to chatbots.
You can find a detailed comparison of support agents and conversational chatbots in the article: https://lnkd.in/gUSESHG
Apple has bought up the talent it needs to make talking toys a part of Siri, HomePod, and its voice strategy. Apple has acquired PullString, also known as ToyTalk.
Buying PullString could jumpstart Apple’s in-house catalog of speech-activated toys for kids👶 as well as beef up its tools for voice developers.
https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/15/apple-buys-pullstring-toytalk/
Buying PullString could jumpstart Apple’s in-house catalog of speech-activated toys for kids👶 as well as beef up its tools for voice developers.
https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/15/apple-buys-pullstring-toytalk/
Hey bot fans, a friend of mine just launched a website that helps you generate widely used legal docs (NDA, MSA, SAAS contracts) in less than 10 mins for free.
It's been my personal problem for a while, and I don't believe that in ten years from now we'll have lawyers drafting this kind of stuff.
Spoiler: it's not a bot, but they're planning to roll out conversational design soon ;)
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/axdraft
It's been my personal problem for a while, and I don't believe that in ten years from now we'll have lawyers drafting this kind of stuff.
Spoiler: it's not a bot, but they're planning to roll out conversational design soon ;)
https://www.producthunt.com/posts/axdraft
Product Hunt
Avodocs - Product Information, Latest Updates, and Reviews 2024 | Product Hunt
Draft any of 6 most commonly used contracts for startups in few minutes by answering simple questions. No registration required. We can personalize your documents for you by adding logo and some custom language upon registration. Used by YC companies.
We all know artificial intelligence systems such as Alexa can tell jokes but can they understand them?
One researcher from Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology is attempting to make them do so.
Advances allowing artificial intelligence to communicate in a natural way with humans can help people work better, increasing potential performance in the business world and allowing for human-computer collaborations that take on more complex challenges and devices.
https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2019/Q1/alexa,-why-dont-you-laugh-at-my-jokes.html
One researcher from Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology is attempting to make them do so.
Advances allowing artificial intelligence to communicate in a natural way with humans can help people work better, increasing potential performance in the business world and allowing for human-computer collaborations that take on more complex challenges and devices.
https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2019/Q1/alexa,-why-dont-you-laugh-at-my-jokes.html
Google Duo audio calls are coming to Google Home speakers.
So far, Google hasn't announced this feature yet, but if you own a Google Home or Google Home Mini smart speaker, here’s how to check whether you can make Duo audio-only calls with your device: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/google-duo-audio-calls-on-google-home-speakers/
So far, Google hasn't announced this feature yet, but if you own a Google Home or Google Home Mini smart speaker, here’s how to check whether you can make Duo audio-only calls with your device: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/google-duo-audio-calls-on-google-home-speakers/
Shoppers prefer Chatbots that offer Deals and Promotions over Customer Service Support!
P.S. according to a survey from Uberall
https://bit.ly/2Jo2tEx
P.S. according to a survey from Uberall
https://bit.ly/2Jo2tEx
Retail TouchPoints
80% Of Shoppers Give Thumbs Up To Chatbot Experiences, But 59% Remain Uninterested In Using Them - Retail TouchPoints
As many as 80% of people who have interacted with a chatbot say the experience was positive, according to a survey from Uberall. Even so, 30% of consumers have a tepid response to chatbots, saying they were “somewhat uninterested,” with 29% more indicating…
Have you ever wondered why a woman’s voice is default used in smart speakers and assistants? We found the answer 👉👉 https://bit.ly/2TYlEJL
www.ctvnews.ca
Why do popular digital assistants default to female voices?
Apple's Siri can prattle off the height of celebrities at the drop of a hat. Amazon's Alexa can order a fresh batch of toilet paper to your door. Google's Assistant can help tune your guitar, while Microsoft's Cortana does impressions on request.
Blockchain + Smart Contracts + IoT = Smart and automated Service requests
But there're a few concerns which act as roadblocks to the next level of Customer Experience. To learn more about it: https://bit.ly/2ulk6dK
But there're a few concerns which act as roadblocks to the next level of Customer Experience. To learn more about it: https://bit.ly/2ulk6dK
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Good heavens!😱 NVIDIA introduced its first AI-powered holographic assistant that delivers the unique thrill of personalized PC gaming! His name is RON and he is amazing!😻
BotCube team is looking forward to its release. 😂
What do you think, how much will R.O.N. cost?
BotCube team is looking forward to its release. 😂
What do you think, how much will R.O.N. cost?
Do you believe that an artificial-intelligence “artists” will reinvent art? Or destroy it?
It all started last October, when the New York auction house sold Portrait of Edmond de Belamy, an algorithm-generated print, for $432,500.
https://bit.ly/2u2834V
It all started last October, when the New York auction house sold Portrait of Edmond de Belamy, an algorithm-generated print, for $432,500.
https://bit.ly/2u2834V
Medium
The AI-Art Gold Rush Is Here
An artificial-intelligence “artist” got a solo show at a Chelsea gallery. Will it reinvent art, or destroy it?