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Intelligent Agents

Intelligent agents--a program or bot able to autonomously gather information or perform a service--are transforming the way people work and live, and are the basis for the digital assistants millions of people use every day. See below for the latest development news, trends, and solutions on Intelligent Agents.

Features

Voice Is Poised to Take a Quantum Leap

Exploring quantum computing's expected impact on the speech technology market.

The Top Speech Technologies and Vendors: The 2024 Speech Industry Awards

Artificial intelligence is now integral to speech technology, a fact reflected by our winning vendors.

2024 Speech Industry Award Winner: SoundHound Drives Voice AI’s Expansion

The company is building toward a vision of a voice commerce ecosystem that enables consumers to access goods and services through natural conversation.

Best Practices for Bringing Voice Assistants to Mobile Apps

Mobile voice interface development requires a clear objective with a lot of customer insight.

Industry Voices

Conversational AI Is Transforming Customer Experience, So Adapt It Now

Conversational AI is poised to dominate industries into 2025, revolutionizing customer experience with its potential to enhance efficiency, personalization, and cost savings. (Featured on SmartCustomerService.com.)

Generative AI Will Redefine Crucial Work Skills, but It Can’t Replace Human Expertise

GenAI signals new possibilities, and it's inevitable that certain tasks will be automated. But humans won't be replaced; instead, their roles will be elevated.

The Importance of Voice Control on Aging in Place

The development of voice control language processing and available applications will impact seniors' ability to safely age in place.

AI Voice: Working with, Not Against, Humans

Companies can leverage automated voice in new ways, building fuller, more authentic connections with their audiences.

Columns

Customer Experience AI: Will Perception Drive or Deter Adoption?

We've not yet seen the tipping point for customers when it comes to AI in the contact center.

Conversational AI Is Ushering in Huge Contact Center Advances

These solutions are getting better just as self-service becomes a top priority.

Shopping Made Easy: Features of a Modern Conversational Assistant

An imaginary interaction shows the possibilities. Plus, speech technologies deserve their own Nobels.

Searchable CAs Will Make Conservational AI More Convenient

As conversational assistants proliferate, they'll become harder to discover.

Intelligent Agents Companies and Suppliers