The History of Google Assistant Voice
Hello, I’m Tracy, and in this article I’ll share an insightful look into the Google Assistant Voice history. It’s astonishing to see how far we’ve come in the realm of voice-activated technology and Google Assistant is leading the way.
Original Launch of Google Assistant
Google Assistant was first introduced at Google’s developer conference, Google I/O, in May 2016. It was initially a part of the Google’s messaging app, Allo, and the voice-activated speaker, Google Home.
Variation of Voices
In the initial years, Google Assistant was pre-equipped with a female voice. However, as part of an update in 2018, the virtual assistant was given a male voice option too, known as ‘Voice II’.
Introduction of Celebrity Voices
In October 2019, Google took a fun turn and introduced the voice of the famous actor, Issa Rae, followed by John Legend, adding a whole new dynamic to Google Assistant. These celebrity voices were integrated using Google’s text-to-speech technology, further enhancing the user experience.
The Evolution and Future
From its inception to today, Google Assistant has been progressively refined to understand and interact in a more human-like manner. The tech giant continues to improve its assistant’s understanding of various languages, accents, and contexts to serve users more efficiently. The future of Google Assistant is likely to include even more voices, languages and smarter responses, revolutionizing our interaction with technology.
This journey of Google Assistant showcases the continuous advancement in AI and voice technology, that is not only improving our lives but also ameliorating the tech experience worldwide.
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