Apple isn’t resting on its laurels when it comes to Siri development and has just picked up a company called VocalIQ. The UK-based startup deals in technology to help computers recognize human speech and express themselves more naturally at the same time — in other words, expect Siri to become even more life-like in the near future.
Apple hasn’t said much besides confirming that the deal has gone through, but it’s not difficult to see how this kind of AI software could improve the digital assistant app built into iOS. Siri itself started out as an independent app which Apple purchased in April 2010, and recently gained some extra proactive features and in-app capabilities with iOS 9.
There’s another area where VocalIQ’s technology might be used: The mythical Apple Car. If you’re relying on Siri to direct you to your destination — or even drive you there all by itself — then you want a voice interface that’s as accurate and as natural-sounding as possible. What VocalIQ is working on is essentially like the technology seen in the smart assistants in movies like Her and Iron Man… see more
source: digitaltrends
Tags: Apple's Siri, technology
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