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  • [New] Soundhound will use Nvidia technology to develop an in-vehicle voice command system that could allow a vehicle owner to obtain information from a virtual owners manual using speech commands. NST Online
  • [New] GR00 T-powered robots will be able to use the new foundation model to understand natural language, process environments, emulate human actions and quickly coordinate actions using AI learning models to navigate and interact in the real world. SiliconANGLE
  • [New] In 2024, we can expect significant improvements in NLP technology, making it one of the latest AI trends for virtual assistants, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, multilingual models, semantic search, conversational AI, and reinforcement learning. Learning Resources
  • [New] The US government on Thursday outlawed robocalls that use voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters will not be tolerated. The Guardian
  • With an aging population, a mobile voice assistant such as Amazon's Astro could become a sort of robot companion, especially with the integration of large language models that could give it a bit more personality. Forbes
  • More chatbots on Social Media: As marketers utilize chatbots to maintain an active presence on social media and foster a more personalized relationship with consumers, the usage of social media chatbots is anticipated to continue to grow in 2024. demandsage
  • Experian predicts a rapid rise in Gen AI use to enact fraud with deepfake content through emails, voice, and video. The Financial Brand
  • Google will debut voice chat with Gemini, as well as a new Ultra 1.0 model with Gemini Advanced, a paid plan that offers ChatGPT Plus-like file uploading features. Telangana Today
  • Mini-apps, mini-games, chatbots, and plug-ins will be able to incorporate Apple's in-app purchase system to offer their users paid digital content or services for the first time, such as a subscription for an individual chatbot. VentureBeat
  • Generative AI and large language models will be utilized in various cyber attacks such as phishing, SMS, and other social engineering operations with the purpose of making content and material (such as voice and video) appear more legitimate. MedCity News
  • Amazon will likely refine its voice search capabilities, making it easier for users to find and purchase products using voice commands. productsup.com
  • Microsoft announced an artificial intelligence partnership Monday with the French startup Mistral AI that could lessen the software giant's reliance on ChatGPT-maker OpenAI for supplying the next wave of chatbots and other generative AI products. The Washington Post
  • Expanding access to higher education helps expand opportunities for all Australians and can lead to more diverse voices in professions and public life. The Conversation
  • Microsoft has invested billions of dollars in OpenAI, and Wednesday's announcement coincided with its release of a report noting that generative AI is expected to enhance malicious social engineering, leading to more sophisticated deepfakes and voice cloning. MarketScreener
  • In 2024 we will see more organizations employing generative AI for their business processes and including CX as a top use case, complementing the use of other machine learning capabilities such as natural language processing and predictive analytics. Precisely, Inc.
  • In 2024, we will see AI's impact extend across various facets of telecom operations, including fault detection and resolution, fraud prevention, customer service through chatbots and virtual assistants, and content creation. VoIP.Review
  • In the coming years, conversational AI will become even more sophisticated, enabling more seamless interactions between humans and machines through voice assistants, chatbots, and virtual agents. Dataversity - California
  • 64% of insurers plan to use chatbots to handle customer-facing issues, with EY's Global Insurance Outlook 2024 adding that 52% of insurance CEOs plan significant investments in AI in 2024. Insurance Business
  • Fraudsters will use generative AI to accelerate do-it-yourself fraud with a wide range of deepfake content, such as emails, voice and video as well as code creation to set up scam websites and perpetuate online attacks. MarketScreener
  • Tech companies are racing to improve the capabilities of their AI assistants, envisioning a world where chatbots help people do most of their online tasks. The Washington Post
  • AI will soon take on a role beyond that of a chatbot and help users perform more elaborate browser tasks, requiring more AI computing power. Yahoo Finance
  • IBM researchers have uncovered a new method for hijacking voice calls using generative AI, a development that could have significant implications for financial institutions and others who manage sensitive data. it World Canada
  • Generative AI - the kind used in chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT - will have its biggest impact on white-collar workers with high-paying jobs in industries such as banking and tech. The Straits Times

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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