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I kind of agree and disagree (enough to type some stuff) I can see how interaction with a human-like device is more engaging than Alexa (I have a Google Home s
by cwilby 4y ago
I kind of agree and disagree (enough to type some stuff)
I can see how interaction with a human-like device is more engaging than Alexa (I have a Google Home speaker and feel the same)
However, then we're entering "uncanny valley", where we're always acutely aware that we're not talking to the caliber of consciousness we're used to.
Other companies have tried this: https://www.engadget.com/2018-07-25-adorable-home-robot-kuri-is-being-discontinued.html https://www.engadget.com/2018-07-25-adorable-home-robot-kuri...
Whatever voice assistant "dominates" next should be fun and not get in the way. Two very complex requirements in that particular domain.