I finally broke down and switched to Microsoft's Edge browser this week on my Windows PC, after many years of using Google Chrome. No, it wasn't the incessant and annoying prompts in Windows 11, urging me to make Edge my default, although the nagging did keep the Microsoft browser top of mind. For me, the tipping point was Edge's built-in "Read aloud" feature, and what sounds to my ears like major advances in some of Microsoft's synthesized voices, to the point that they're almost indistinguishable from human narrators. I've long been a fan of text-to-speech for listening to articles and long emails. I've used various apps and browser plugins over the years, some of them more seamless than others.

Voice artificial intelligence is an emerging technology that uses voice commands to interact with humans. The technology is witnessing tremendous growth and intense research in modern engineering to explore untapped areas. We are well accustomed to hearing AI voices narrating monotone articles and reports. One of the most trending examples of their use by many people is Alexa and Siri-enabled devices. These devices are getting significant recognition, and the market for similar products is growing exceptionally.

Did you miss a session from the Future of Work Summit? This article was contributed by Taesu Kim, CEO of Neosapience. An AI revolution is going on in the area of content creation. Voice technologies in particular have made tremendous leaps forward in the past few years. While this could lead to a myriad of new content experiences, not to mention dramatically reduced costs associated with content development and localization, there are ample concerns about what the future holds.