Global Scans · Voice Assistants · Weekly Summary

• [New] The voice recognition segment is projected to experience a fastest CAGR of 25.5% from 2026 to 2034. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Voice could be the primary interface to computing for complex work. Mimir's Well
• [New] We expect voice-based agents to handle increasingly sophisticated scenarios throughout 2026. Luminous Digital Visions
• [New] LLM-powered chatbots such as generative AI systems will dominate ~82.7% of global chatbot usage, reflecting broad enterprise and consumer adoption. Best AI Services And Solutions For Smarter Business Gro
• [New] 64% of small businesses plan chatbot adoption by 2026. Best AI Services And Solutions For Smarter Business Gro
• [New] Apple's next mobile OS could introduce a dedicated Siri app and chatbot, complete with a built-in dark mode and glowing UI elements. CNet
• [New] ChatGPT Voice and Siri with Apple Intelligence are accelerating growth again through 2026-2027. Sprout Sage Solutions
• 2600 Hz's cloud-based communications platform allows service providers to offer voice, SMS, and unified communications via APIs. Cloud Communication Alliance
• Ottawa wants to increase Canadians' use of artificial intelligence - and it plans to do so through free AI training and legislation to tackle concerns like surveillance pricing and chatbot safety. ConstructConnect.com
• With 2027's iOS 27 update, Apple is planning to launch a dedicated Siri chatbot that will run on Google's own TPUs and cloud infrastructure, but owned by Apple. WCCFtech
• AI assistants in 2026 will prove to be much better than previous voice assistants. Medium
• Siri AI will be able to handle multi-step tasks, maintain context and act more like a chatbot than a simple voice assistant thanks Google's Gemini. Creative Bloq
• The realization of Deepfake Security Risks in 2026 means that businesses can no longer rely solely on the traditional familiar voice test or unauthenticated video calls. Shelby Global
• Kollx AI enables engagement across 15+ consumer-preferred channels including SMS, email, WhatsApp, and voice, making it ideal for digital lenders and fintechs serving tech-savvy borrower populations who expect multi-channel flexibility. Startup Finance Guide
• 14% of organizations currently prefer voice for digital workers, expected to grow to 23% within two years. Ringly.io
• Keep Live will bring a similar experience to Google's notetaking app, while Gmail Live will transform AI voice chats into a faster way to find emails. Engadget
• By functionality, the speech / voice APIs segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period of 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• Google deployed RCS-based deepfake call detection on Android 12+ this week, recognizing that AI voice cloning has crossed an infrastructure-level threat threshold. Tech Jacks Solutions Security Command Center
• Employee voice will be the driving force for defining what the human-AI partnership should look like. Lewis Silkin
• Tools such as HealthMap utilize AI to scan social media and health data sources for early warnings of disease outbreaks, while natural language processing algorithms analyze emergency calls and incident reports to detect emerging threats. Persistence Market Research
• In 2026, AI startups and established companies focusing on natural language processing, computer vision, and autonomous systems are expected to attract significant investment. Persian Horizon

Last updated: 13 July 2026