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Fast AI isn’t always good UX

When “don’t make me think” doesn’t apply. — We live with the world at our fingertips. It’s easy to forget that the internet’s ability to connect people from virtually anywhere was science fiction only decades ago. While the luxury of instant interaction via social media is relatively new, how people interact with technology hasn’t fundamentally changed. …

AI

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Fast AI isn’t always good UX
Fast AI isn’t always good UX
AI

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Published in Geek Culture

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Alexa, Are You Listening to Me?

Educating people on what voice devices mean for their privacy — “But what if it’s always listening to me?” is an all too common question asked about voice technology. For those in the voice industry, it may become exhausting to hear this from consumers skeptical of voice assistants and smart devices. With the addition of visual interfaces to this technology on…

Voice Assistant

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Alexa, Are You Listening to Me?
Alexa, Are You Listening to Me?
Voice Assistant

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Voice (What Is It Good For?)

Compelling use cases for voice first experiences — Since the debut of the Amazon Echo in 2014, smart speakers have revolutionized the way consumers use voice applications in their daily lives. As of early last year, nearly 90 million people in the United States alone use a smart speaker. Voice assistants are now found in our phones and…

Vui

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Voice (What Is It Good For?)
Voice (What Is It Good For?)
Vui

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Published in Voice Tech Podcast

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How AI Chatbots Improve Your Healthcare Experience

Hi, I’m calling to follow up on your last appointment. But first, can you please tell me your full name, address, and date of birth? I heard this daily introduction back when I worked as an analyst at a call center alongside nurses treating patients with chronic kidney disease…

Chatbots

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How AI Chatbots Improve Your Healthcare Experience
How AI Chatbots Improve Your Healthcare Experience
Chatbots

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Published in UX Collective

·Updated Dec 16, 2021

Speak up, smart home

Your home is becoming a better listener — “Go to sleep!” you yell from across the room. The lights turn off, curtains lower, door locks, all instantly without moving a finger. Welcome to your smart home. The devices in our homes, cars and offices play a significant role in our daily routines. As IoT technology gains popularity, voice…

UX

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Speak up, smart home
Speak up, smart home
UX

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Published in UX Collective

·Updated Oct 15, 2021

Losing our language

Artificial intelligence preserves endangered languages. — Language as we know it originated approximately 100,000 years ago as our species began to flourish. What began as gestures and grunts evolved into what you are reading today. Many of the world’s nearly 7,000 languages are categorized into one of the six major language families spread across the globe…

AI

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Losing our language
Losing our language
AI

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Published in Predict

·Jul 8, 2021

Feeling Good About Emotion AI

The marvels of emotion-detection technology — Emotion is central to the human condition. During conversation, we detect emotion through tone, body language or facial expressions. Using emotion, our voice delivers content and, more importantly, context, to every interaction. Sentiment analysis is a technique that processes language to identify subjective information in conversation. …

AI

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Feeling Good About Emotion AI
Feeling Good About Emotion AI
AI

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Published in Bootcamp

·Feb 17, 2021

The economics of good design

Considering the economics of design improves user experience — Economics is frequently associated with business, finance or politics. Design may conjure thoughts of art and aesthetics. As a designer with an economics background, I’ve noticed that few people associate the two fields with each other. …

User Experience

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The economics of good design
The economics of good design
User Experience

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Published in Bootcamp

·Jan 11, 2021

What hosting a radio show taught me about design

Listening to music is a highly personal experience. Every musician has their own style, sound, and if they’re lucky, fans. When I hosted my radio show in college I didn’t necessarily expect a fan base, but I did want people to listen closely. What started as a couple of albums…

Design

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What hosting a radio show taught me about design
What hosting a radio show taught me about design
Design

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