voice technology

Apple Says Siri Data Used Only to Improve Voice Assistant

Apple Says Siri Data Used Only to Improve Voice Assistant
Apple Says Siri Data Used Only to Improve Voice Assistant
January 06, 2025  |  Apple

Apple reportedly said Monday (Jan. 6) that data collected by its voice assistant, Siri, is used only to improve the product and has never been...

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No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
December 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can...

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Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
October 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Priceline’s recent integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice technology into its booking system signals how the technology is changing the way travelers plan and purchase...

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Taco Bell Goes All-in on AI Drive-Thrus as McDonald’s Steps Back
Taco Bell Goes All-in on AI Drive-Thrus as McDonald’s Steps Back
August 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

By year’s end, hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thrus could be taking orders without a human on the other end of the speaker. Yum Brands’ ambitious...

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Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier
Report: Amazon Nearing Launch of Alexa Paid Tier
July 23, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon reportedly plans to launch a paid tier of Alexa as soon as this month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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McDonald’s Pauses Drive-Thru AI Chatbot Test Despite Growth in Voice Economy
McDonald’s Pauses Drive-Thru AI Chatbot Test Despite Growth in Voice Economy
June 17, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

After two years of testing, McDonald’s has ended its partnership with IBM to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drive-thru system. The collaboration, which aimed to...

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SoundHound Pays Off $100 Million Debt After Lender Agreement 
SoundHound Pays Off $100 Million Debt After Lender Agreement 
June 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

SoundHound AI has reached an agreement to prepay its $100 million debt in full. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Waiting for Alexa: When Will Amazon Strike Up the AI Conversation?
Waiting for Alexa: When Will Amazon Strike Up the AI Conversation?
May 22, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Someday — and it may be soon — conversations with Amazon’s automated voice assistant Alexa may cost money. Amazon has been clear about its intentions to charge a subscription...

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