Ai Prediction #9, An Ai with Human Speech capabilities.

By Greg Walters

​Looking back, this is an easy one. Speech & Language

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Another prediction confirmed.  The world will be talking to their data any day now.

​Yesterday, OpenAi announced Chat GPT o.  That's an 'o' not a zero. 'O' for Omni, hence the attached image and is a reference the multi-modal capabilities; speech, vision, etc.

This next level boasts a 'multi-modal' existence.  It simply means that the LLM can interact with the real world through mechanical view(camera), understand language(phone mic) and communicate verbally(speaker).

The demonstrations are pretty good.  The LLM comes across  conversational - it laughed and repeatably handled human interruptions.

"The new voice (and video) mode is the best computer interface I've ever used. It feels like AI from the movies," said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a blog post.

For now, voice recognition is 'magical' but soon, very soon, talking with your LLM will be so common, we'll forget we ever used the QWERTY,
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With voice control, more end users and knowledge workers are accessing and making their own GPTs. Like training a new employee or assistant.  One who never needs directions repeated, but does require clear, distinct instructions - at first.  ​I think we are going to see departments and companies filled with people, automate their work. ​

Today, the LLM understands your speech and multiple languages.

​Here are some of the possibilities - today.
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1. Virtual Assistants: Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa are popular examples. They help with tasks like setting reminders, answering questions, and controlling smart home devices.
2. Customer Service: AI chatbots and voice assistants handle customer inquiries, provide support, and perform tasks like booking appointments and processing orders.
3. Healthcare: Speech-enabled AI assists in patient documentation, transcribing doctor-patient interactions, and offering voice-activated interfaces for medical devices.
4. Accessibility: These applications aid individuals with disabilities, such as voice-to-text for those with hearing impairments or voice-controlled devices for those with mobility issues.
5. Language Translation: Tools like Google Translate use speech recognition to offer real-time translation, making communication easier across different languages.
6. Education: AI-powered tools support language learning and reading comprehension, offering pronunciation guides and interactive learning experiences.
7. Automotive: Voice-activated systems in cars allow drivers to control navigation, make calls, and manage entertainment without taking their hands off the wheel.
8. Smart Homes: Speech-enabled AI controls lights, thermostats, security systems, and other smart devices, creating a more integrated and convenient living environment.
9. Content Creation: Tools like Otter.ai transcribe meetings, interviews, and lectures, making it easier to generate written content from spoken words.
10. Gaming: Voice commands in gaming enhance player interaction and provide more immersive experiences.

Tomorrow?