Semantic Machines: A Voice Search Revolution?
January 19, 2016
I read “Newton Startup Scoops Up Talent As It Works to Perfect Artificial Intelligence.” The write up takes an enthusiastic approach to the efforts of a smart software company in the Boston area. I like these types of articles. They remind me of the days when Route 128 was the cat’s pajamas.
I learned that when I talk to my phone, the system is not “smart enough.” I know. Background noise, speaking too quickly, or mumbling are issues with the voice to search thing. Then there is the output. Our test involves asking for the phone number of a person with a Russian name like Kolmogorov in a bus station or a convertible going 40 miles per hour.
The write up points out:
Semantic Machines is currently working on artificial intelligence technology that could do a better job than Siri or other platforms as they interact with users.
There is big money involved; for example, $20 million from the Bainies and other illuminati.
Here’s the angle:
…The idea behind the startup is to develop a “new paradigm” in a field known as conversational computing — essentially improving the way you interact with your phone or computer, whether via voice or text — “much, much closer to the conversational style in the way people talk…”
Worth noting.
Stephen E Arnold, January 19, 2016
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