Chatbots that you can talk to using your voice are here.
While we’ve made huge progress towards a human-like AI companion, there’s still a long way to go.
The ability to interrupt AIs successfully or their ability to interrupt you when you don't want them to is a significant problem.
There's not enough local information that AI provides, which is a huge drawback when it comes to delivering relevant information.
For voice AI to be useful, it needs to know a lot of information about you and access to important apps like your inbox and your calendar.
Right now the best use of Voice AI is for asking questions, providing motivation, or coming up with new ideas.
ChatGPT has the best interface, where the swirling orb reacts appropriately to whatever you say.
Gemini Live has a mainly dark screen, leading to a somewhat soulless experience.
AI's capability to have a conversation about research topics is impressive but to perform at the level we'd like it to requires a lot more integration with our smartphones.
The release date for Apple Intelligence is awaited, and we won't get the full reliable Siri until next year.