ChatGPT Live and the Revival of the Chat Empire
I spent some time talking to ChatGPT Live. Its voice is flatter than Sesame's but it is the first voice that can access my obsidian vault, take instructions, and get work done.
AI Companionship on the Rise
The most consequential near-term use of voice AI is companionship, not productivity. AI companionship is rapidly emerging as a transformative force, reshaping human relationships by offering emotionally responsive, ever-present, and personalized virtual partners.
From Turks to HAL: the eccentric journey of voice machines
How far have we gone to reproduce the human voice; are we there yet?