In a snapshot of the AI sector’s financial health, voice artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer SoundHound reported Q3 revenue of $25.1 million despite mounting losses, while Chinese education tech firm Youdao achieved its first Q3 profit of $15.3 million, and AI advertising company AiAdvertising saw 45%...
That robot voice taking your Taco Bell order isn’t just an experiment — it’s handled 2 million customer orders, showing how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversation has become serious business. The milestone by Yum! Brands, the parent owner of the Mexican-style franchise, points to a dramatic...
Taco Bell will add AI voice technology to hundreds of its drive-thrus by year’s end. It’s part of parent Yum! Brands’ plans to integrate voice artificial intelligence (AI) to its stores around the world, the company announced Wednesday (July 31). “The rollout of Voice AI...
Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI has begun rolling out an advanced voice feature for its ChatGPT platform. The feature, which utilizes the company’s GPT-4o model, offers hyper-realistic audio responses, according to a Tuesday (July 30) TechCrunch report. The new audio capabilities supposedly enable users to...
December 05, 2024
A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can autonomously navigate software, complete tasks and manipulate interfaces as humans do. “This technology will change our relationship to software,” Joan Palmiter Bajorek, CEO and founder of Clarity AI, told PYMNTS. […]
November 08, 2024
That robot voice taking your Taco Bell order isn’t just an experiment — it’s handled 2 million customer orders, showing how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversation has become serious business. The...
May 13, 2024
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the widely popular ChatGPT, announced Monday (May 13) the launch of GPT-4o — with “o” meaning “omni” — a new language model free for all users....
March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Advancements in this field are continually expanding the possibilities...
July 31, 2024
Taco Bell will add AI voice technology to hundreds of its drive-thrus by year’s end. It’s part of parent Yum! Brands’ plans to integrate voice artificial intelligence (AI) to its stores around the world, the company announced Wednesday (July 31). “The rollout of Voice AI technology in Taco Bell, currently in more than 100 Taco […]
July 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI has begun rolling out an advanced voice feature for its ChatGPT platform. The feature, which utilizes the company’s GPT-4o model, offers hyper-realistic audio responses, according...
