Global Scans · Voice Assistants · Weekly Summary

• [New] Within two years, most major markets will require disclosure of synthetic voices and explicit consent for voice replication. Dubbing Journal
• [New] The United States has taken a more fragmented approach - no federal law specifically governs voice cloning, though state-level legislation (Tennessee's ELVIS Act, California's AB 2602) targets unauthorized use of vocal likeness. Dubbing Journal
• [New] By the end of the decade, voice replacement with generative AI will become routine. The Owner's Guide to the Future
• [New] House Bill 2225 imposes rules on chatbot interactions, requiring disclosure that users are interacting with AI at regular intervals and prohibiting bots from presenting themselves as human. The AI Policy Newsletter
• [New] Multimodal dubbing will integrate voice with gestures and expressions by 2027, with real-time automated dubbing becoming viable for live events and TV broadcasts within the next 2 years. Vozo
• [New] Voice cloning without consent creates major legal risks in 2026, as right-of-publicity laws protect an actor's voice in many countries. Vozo
• [New] House Bill 2225 (H.B. 2225) requires AI chatbot operators to implement protocols for detecting and responding to users expressing suicidal ideation or self-harm, including referrals to crisis hotlines. National Law Review
• [New] AI agents can automate over 80% of customer interactions, and for organizations already on Zendesk, the AI chatbot provides the fastest path to automated resolution without platform disruption. Twig AI
• [New] The AI Digital report highlights that voice technology will continue its rapid adoption trajectory, with voice assistant users in the US projected to reach nearly 170 million by 2028, growing at a 3.3% CAGR from 2023. AI Digital
• [New] When Illinois proposes an AI Safety Measures Act, when Virginia creates IVO assessment frameworks, when Washington mandates chatbot self-harm protocols - the legislative intent mirrors the risk calculus enterprises use to justify security investments. Kiteworks | Your Private Data Network
• [New] Voice AI is changing that, which could be why around 65% of retail leaders said their businesses plan to adopt AI voice assistants in 2027. AOL
• [New] By 2026, voice-enabled chatbots and multimodal assistants will dominate sales engagement. SalesHiker Blog - WhatsApp CRM Tips, Updates and Insigh
• [New] AI Voice Agents will handle 40% of routine customer service interactions in the Australian SME sector. Business Phone System | Connectivity, Voice, Internet,
• [New] Retail chatbot spending will grow from $12 billion in 2023 to $72 billion by 2028. Ringly.io
• [New] 157.1 million people in the United States will use voice assistants by 2026. Ringly.io
• [New] 80% of businesses plan to integrate AI-driven voice technology into customer service by 2026. Ringly.io
• [New] By sensor type, the voice and audio sensors segment is expected to grow at a solid CAGR of 19.5% in the coming years from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] 50% of all searches will be voice searches by 2026. ChairFull
• Advances in speech-to-speech technology will soon allow voice AI agents to respond quickly and understand intent in real time. AOL
• By late 2026, expect AI voice agents to manage a significant portion of inbound customer calls. Control A Group

Last updated: 13 April 2026