Computerworld September 5, 2024
Every personality-centric chatbot ever created has been annoying, offensive, addictive, or boring.
Apple is reportedly developing a new AI digital assistant expected to be integrated into its upcoming robotic devices. Based on generative AI (genAI) and more advanced than Siri, the new assistant will have a “human-like” AI “personality.”
The new assistant could replace Siri on HomePod, iPhones, iPads, or Macs and, most likely and intriguingly, on a new robotic desktop screen that follows and faces you while interacting or while you’re using it for a FaceTime call, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Speech might be the main or sole interface.
The prospect fills me with dread.
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