#voice-comments
#voice-comments

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.

Designing for the invisible customer

The act of choosing in design is increasingly outsourced to digital gatekeepers, redefining the role of design and aesthetics.

18 hours ago

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.

#meta

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

Wearables

fromFuturism

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

Instagram's awkward 'link in bio' work-around might be on its way out

Meta will allow creators to link products directly in Reels, ending the 'link in bio' practice for shopping.

Wearables

fromFuturism

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.

more#meta

#ai

Artificial intelligence

What is Claude? Here's everything you need to know about Anthropic's increasingly popular chatbot

Data science

Data models: the shared language your AI and team are both missing

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Remote teams

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

Roam Research

radio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care

fromEntrepreneur

Artificial intelligence

People 'Hate' AI Customer Service Chatbots. Here's Why Companies Keep Using Them Anyway.

fromInsideHook

Relationships

The "Agony" or ChatGPT: Would You Let AI Write Your Wedding Speech?

What is Claude? Here's everything you need to know about Anthropic's increasingly popular chatbot

Claude is Anthropic's flagship AI chatbot, launched in 2023, focusing on safety and enterprise applications.

Data science

Data models: the shared language your AI and team are both missing

Understanding the attention mechanism in AI is crucial for effective use of AI tools.

Remote teams

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

I'm a Chinese CEO who jumped on the OpenClaw hype and built AI employees. We had to create a human-only Slack channel to escape them.

AI employees can handle repetitive tasks, improving workplace efficiency and allowing humans to focus on creative work.

Roam Research

radio time machine AI audio system recreates past sounds for cognitive health in elderly care

AI-powered Radio Time Machine enhances well-being in elderly care by generating nostalgic audio content to stimulate memories and communication.

fromEntrepreneur

People 'Hate' AI Customer Service Chatbots. Here's Why Companies Keep Using Them Anyway.

Many consumers find AI customer service chatbots ineffective, with a significant failure rate linked to company priorities over customer assistance.

fromInsideHook

The "Agony" or ChatGPT: Would You Let AI Write Your Wedding Speech?

AI chatbots are increasingly being used to assist with writing wedding speeches and vows.

Gemini is making it faster for distressed users to reach mental health resources

Google updated Gemini to improve access to mental health resources during crises, following a lawsuit alleging harm from its chatbot.

#social-media

Online marketing

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.

fromNatesilver

Media industry

Social media is turning into a freak show

Why Keywords Are Replacing Hashtags As The Social Media North Star

The era of hashtags for social media discoverability is fading, replaced by social SEO driven by intent-based keywords.

The Next Disruption In Social Media: Impact Over Attention

Future social networks will prioritize action-oriented platforms that foster real-world collaboration and value creation using AI and impact-based rewards.

Media industry

fromNatesilver

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.

Ozone's platform tries to simulate how publisher content appears in AI answers

Ozone's platform helps publishers optimize content for AI answer engines, enhancing visibility and understanding of content processing.

#microsoft

19 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

19 hours ago

Microsoft says Copilot isn't just 'for entertainment purposes' after its terms of service language goes viral

Microsoft will update Copilot's Terms of Use to remove outdated 'entertainment purposes only' language reflecting its current functionality.

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

I tested Gemini on Android Auto and now I can't stop talking to it: 5 tasks it nails

Gemini is now integrated into Android Auto, providing answers to both simple and complex queries effectively.

Mindfulness

fromSilicon Canals

8 hours ago

The people who seem unbothered by criticism aren't the ones who stopped caring what others think. They're the ones who moved the evaluation internally, and the transfer happened so quietly that other people mistook a change in audience for a change in sensitivity. - Silicon Canals

Handling criticism reveals more about personal growth than mere sensitivity or emotional maturity.

Podcast

fromEngadget

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts

Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now generates podcast playlists using AI based on user prompts and listening history.

fromScary Mommy

20 hours ago

Do AI Chats Count As Cheating? You May Want To Talk To Your Partner About Bots

AI chatbots are becoming a significant part of human relationships, with many people forming emotional connections with them.

Growth hacking

fromQuartz

12 hours ago

Reddit Benefits From Strong User Growth: A Sign for More Upside?

Reddit's user growth and enhanced advertising strategies are driving significant revenue increases and expanding its market reach.

Marketing

fromMarTech

AI and empathy define the next era of marketing systems | MarTech

Brands must build with intention to protect customers from overwhelming experiences and improve retention and profit growth.

Online learning

fromeLearning

fromHarvard Business Review

Audio Descriptions & Closed Captions in Adobe Captivate: A Step-by-Step Accessibility Guide - eLearning

Accessibility features like closed captions and audio descriptions are essential for inclusive eLearning courses.

#generative-ai

Business intelligence

How AI Helps Scale Qualitative Customer Research

Generative AI can enhance the market-research process, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for companies to gather customer data.

fromBig Think

fromHarvard Business Review

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.

Business intelligence

How AI Helps Scale Qualitative Customer Research

Generative AI can enhance the market-research process, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective for companies to gather customer data.

fromBig Think

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.

Why SMEs Should Treat Music as Part of the Customer Experience

Music significantly influences customer experience and brand perception in SMEs, yet it is often overlooked in favor of visual elements.

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.

16 hours ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

Privacy technologies

fromwww.pcmag.com

17 hours ago

Not a Fan of Google's AI Overviews? Remove Them With These 4 Tricks

Google's AI Overviews dominate search results, reducing web traffic for publishers and causing factual errors, prompting users to seek ways to disable them.

16 hours ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.

Web design

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

Apple

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

fromTNW | Opinion

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

Web design

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.

Apple

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

fromTNW | Opinion

When the machine asks you to stay

ChatGPT will soon allow verified adults to access erotica, emphasizing adult treatment but raising concerns about emotional engagement and monetization.

The AI Sector's Crass Bid for Media Domination

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN aims to improve its media image amidst ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits.

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Media industry

fromThe Nation

22 hours ago

The AI Sector's Crass Bid for Media Domination

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN aims to improve its media image amidst ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits.

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Rana el Kaliouby on why AI needs a more human future

Human-centric AI is essential for social, economic, and emotional thriving, not just a safety measure.

Education

fromPR Daily

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.

Design

This transparent speaker celebrates the beauty of sound engineering - Yanko Design

Transparent speakers transform internal structure into a visual highlight, merging engineering with design for a unique audio experience.

Software development

fromZDNET

Online Community Development

I built two apps with just my voice and a mouse - are IDEs already obsolete?

AI coding transforms development by replacing traditional editing and debugging with instructive guidance.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Typography

fromNielsen Norman Group

The 3 C's of Informational Microcopy

Well-written informational microcopy must be clear, concise, and characterful to help users navigate interfaces effectively.

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

Vue

Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app | TechCrunch

Google Vids now features customizable avatars, video exports to YouTube, and a new screen recording Chrome extension.

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

more#google-vids

How to Get the Most Out of Claude Code

The /insights command analyzes the history of your commands in the last 30 days and generates a detailed HTML report with key findings and insights.

Python

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.

Mobile UX

WhatsApp is gaining noise cancellation for voice and video calls

WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered features for suggested replies, message drafting, photo touch-ups, and space management, enhancing user experience and privacy.

fromGSMArena.com

6 hours ago

Mobile UX

WhatsApp is gaining noise cancellation for voice and video calls

WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations | TechCrunch

WhatsApp introduces AI-powered features for suggested replies, message drafting, photo touch-ups, and space management, enhancing user experience and privacy.

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.

Beyond the user: why design needs to widen its circle

Human-centered design must evolve to consider ecological impacts alongside user comfort and needs.

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

Software development

A human approach to Agentic AI. One person. One text file. Five agents.

A soft-agent team of AI assists in book creation and management without requiring coding skills.

5 hours ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.

Software development

A human approach to Agentic AI. One person. One text file. Five agents.

A soft-agent team of AI assists in book creation and management without requiring coding skills.

more#ai-agents

fromSocial Media Examiner

3 hours ago

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools significantly reduce editing time and costs, enabling marketers to produce consistent, high-quality content efficiently.

Podcast

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.

fromeLearning

Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.

Marketing

Sonic Branding: The Most Underused Asset In Marketing

Sonic branding is a powerful yet underutilized tool in marketing that enhances brand recognition and recall.

Deliverability

Grammarly's sloppelganger saga

Grammarly rebranded as Superhuman, aiming to expand beyond grammar checks into AI-driven insights and features.

fromPsychology Today

Press 1 to Accept the Future

The only choice left regarding technology is whether to embrace it or be left behind.

Education

fromFuturism

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.

Cohere launches an open-source voice model specifically for transcription | TechCrunch

Cohere's Transcribe model is designed for tasks like note-taking and speech analysis, supporting 14 languages and optimized for consumer-grade GPUs, making it accessible for self-hosting.

European startups

Software development

fromTechzine Global

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.

Apple

fromTechRepublic

Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27

Apple is developing a Siri upgrade to handle multiple requests in one command, enhancing its functionality in iOS 27.

The UX ground is shaking, synthetic users, building perspective

A clear design perspective is crucial; it defines what to exclude, ensuring focus on what truly matters.

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.

Podcast

fromZDNET

21 hours ago

Your chatbot is playing a character - why Anthropic says that's dangerous

Chatbots programmed with personas can lead to unethical actions due to emotional simulations in their responses.

Can AI responses be influenced? The SEO industry is trying

AI Mode provides biased recommendations favoring the companies that created the content.

fromSilicon Canals

Psychology says people who would always rather call than text aren't demanding more of your time - they're asking for the one thing that separates a real conversation from the performance of one, which is the sound of another person being alive on the other end, and that need is not inconvenient, it is human - Silicon Canals

Phone calls foster deeper connections than text messages, capturing nuances of emotion that typed words cannot convey.

Data science

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.

Who are we really designing for?

Designing effectively requires distinguishing between the individual User and the collective Customer.

Business intelligence

fromAbove the Law

Integrating Technology With Customer Service: Preserving The Human Element - Above the Law

Balancing automation with human connection is essential for exceptional client experiences in legal help desks.

fromEMARKETER

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.

Slack's biggest AI update turns Slackbot into a desktop agent | TNW

Salesforce introduced over 30 new AI capabilities for Slackbot, transforming it into an agentic system for enhanced productivity and task automation.

fromEntrepreneur

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.

fromBustle

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

Podcast

fromRAIN News

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.

fromHubspot

in 1 month

Profound vs. AthenaHQ AI: Which AEO platform fits your growth stack?

AI-referred traffic has surged 600% since January 2025, prompting marketers to explore tools like Profound and Athena AI for brand discovery.

fromThe Berkshire Eagle

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.

fromInfoWorld

Building enterprise voice AI agents: A UX approach

Voice AI in enterprises needs to prioritize human interaction over technical improvements for effective collaboration.

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromTheregister

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.

AI is teaching us to speak like bots and its a problem

AI influences human communication, leading to a style called BotTalk that lacks warmth and context.

3 weeks ago

The art of conversational flow

Conversational design requires strategic interface selection across text, voice, visual, and adaptive formats, with careful consideration of when humans participate in AI-driven workflows.

Careers

2 months ago

Where are conversation designers now?

Conversation design lacks a clear career ladder, so designers must proactively map diverse career pathways, gather evidence, and redefine progression beyond traditional titles.

fromThe Drum

1 month ago

Getting the first word in voice search

Voice search usage is growing, creating brand opportunities while requiring optimisation for accuracy, shopping trust, and adaptation to screenless interactions.