This week on the Voicebot Podcast, Eric Schwartz and Bret Kinsella discuss some of the biggest news topics in the industry centered around Generative AI. Eric and Bret detail OpenAI on Capitol Hill, Amazon, Anthropic, Meta, Zoom, and an AI Virtual Girlfriend that went viral. Additionally, they ask the question: has Alexa been Generative AI all along?
Amazon has recently come out with a statement that attempts to explain AI Generativity though still raising questions. This development could potentially mean that the AI Autopilot Era is over and we are now entering the Copilot Era with more human control.
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, expanded further into this conversation bringing to our attention the fact that AI tools still lack the capacity to act as a personal assistant but are very close. The development of AI Assistants, headed by Riva Health, could potentially bridge this gap and become a huge success in the coming decade with Dag Kittlaus, the co-founder of Siri and Viv Labs, leading the way.
Google has recently launched Google Bard, with the intent on pushing the boundaries of Generative AI. They have also made other voice-based announcements such as Google Paathshaala and Google Konf, aiming to reach more markets and expand their voice products. Bing has also launched a chatbot feature that will allow users to communicate with chatbots in real-time.
The White House is even starting to get involved with AI and Generative AI. They become the latest to deploy AI to help with data collection, with the goal of improving the lives of citizens. Additionally, Wendy’s is right behind them having announced their AI-driven customer care platform that will offer quicker information and customer service.
If you are looking for more details on the Generative AI news for the week, make sure to check out the Voicebot Podcast!
