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Microsoft Unveils VibeVoice for Longer Conversational AI Audio
Microsoft Unveils VibeVoice for Longer Conversational AI Audio
September 02, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft has released VibeVoice, a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model that lets users create podcasts and other audio — a counter to Google’s popular...

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OpenAI Says New Speech-to-Speech Model Designed for Customer Support
OpenAI Says New Speech-to-Speech Model Designed for Customer Support
August 28, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI has released what it calls its “most advanced speech-to-speech model yet.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Nobody’s Talking: Voice Interfaces Face Hurdles for Wide Adoption
Nobody’s Talking: Voice Interfaces Face Hurdles for Wide Adoption
July 31, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots often tout the availability of voice-activated features, joining a trend of speaking commands into AI assistants like Siri and Alexa....

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Report: Meta in Talks to Acquire Voice AI Platform PlayAI
Report: Meta in Talks to Acquire Voice AI Platform PlayAI
June 26, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire voice artificial intelligence (AI) platform PlayAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard
Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard
March 20, 2025  |  Apple

When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities...

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Google Files Patent for AI Chatbot That Answers Phone Calls
Google Files Patent for AI Chatbot That Answers Phone Calls
February 11, 2025  |  Google

Google has filed a patent for a personalized artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot that can answer — and respond to — phone calls on your behalf....

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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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30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
July 18, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Voice technology is revolutionizing the way consumers shop, with a significant portion of the global population embracing this modern convenience, as young consumers lead the...

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AI Money: Earnings Reports Show a Tech Firm Bonanza
AI Money: Earnings Reports Show a Tech Firm Bonanza
May 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Tech companies are cashing in on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, with first-quarter results showing surging demand for everything from voice assistants to cloud computing....

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