Ken Arakelian
Unfortunately, conversational AI innovation isn’t a light-bulb moment. If it was, our jobs would be much easier. Instead, designing innovative AI technologies requires a massive amount of problem-solving, organization and collaboration between teams. It’s never a straightforward process, and it’s often time-consuming, but it can lead to great results. Just look to Nuance Pathfinder for […]
Quantum Leap There was a TV show called “Quantum Leap” where Sam Beckett, a scientist, is trapped in a time travel experiment gone wrong and “leaps” into a different person’s body each week. Every episode starts with the moments after he leapt into the next body and he found himself in a funny (or dangerous) situation. Sam had […]
If you went into a barber shop or a salon and said, “I want a haircut, please,” and then someone started cutting your hair – you’d probably walk right out because that person didn’t bother to ask questions and get into the details of what you really want. Similarly, if you told a designer that you’d […]
“The more we know about something, the less able we are to imagine what it feels like to not know it.” –Steven Pinker “And I can’t think of any place where that is more true than with language.” –Elyse Kufeldt (distinguished designer at Nuance) commenting on quote by Steven Pinker. Monday, April 23rd, was English Language Day. This day […]
Everyone knows that kid in class that knew everything. Constantly raising their hand when the teacher asked a question, silently insisting, “I know! I know the answer! Call on me!” If you don’t know this kid – maybe you were this kid. Well, here he is again, in your adult life. The smart speaker. The next […]
“Over” was short for “over to you” indicating that it’s your turn to talk on a short wave radio or walkie-talkie (or any half duplex comm tech for you nerds out there). Smart speakers are super cool and a step forward in voice – but they’re still half duplex, klunky, unnatural voice interfaces. We’ll all look […]
