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Alexa, Cortana, and other AI assistants will work 'seamlessly alongside one another'
By Sean Endicott published
The newly announced Voice Interoperability Initiative will help several voice assistants work alongside each other across devices.
Opening Cortana on Windows 10 to the world is overdue, but also a shift in strategy
By Daniel Rubino published
Cortana for all is being enabled in Windows 10 20H1, but it may have to do more with how Cortana is changing
Former Siri boss has found a new home with Microsoft, says report
By Danny Zepeda published
Former Siri Vice President Bill Stasior has found a new role with Microsoft. Stasior previously served on Apple’s Siri team for nearly seven years before departing the company back in January.
Microsoft contractors are reportedly paid $12-$14 per hour to transcribe up to 200 clips
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft contractors are in the news yet again, this time due to reportedly low wages. Recently, Microsoft contractors were in the news for listening to Skype calls and Cortana queries.
Microsoft confirms that people listen to portions of Skype calls and Cortana queries
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft confirms that it uses humans to listen to portions of Skype calls and other inputs. Previous reports show that Microsoft contractors listened to phone sex and other personal conversations.
Cortana cut from Johnson Controls' GLAS thermostat
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Cortana is saying adios to the GLAS thermostat. Johnson Controls, who makes the smart thermostat, has sent an email to users saying that Cortana will removed in a feature update soon.
Cortana Beta app now works for Fast ring Windows Insiders
By Asher Madan last updated
Start testing.
Cortana could simulate empathy according to recently published patent
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft's Cortana could improve its contextual responses and empathy, according to a recently published patent. The AI could gain the ability to respond to users' emotional states.
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