That’s a good point. The interface between the user and the computer has been dominated recently by web apps and mobile. Historically, it was native GUIs.
But, I could totally see AI/ML driving voice interfaces in the future.
I recently bought myself an Apple Watch. I’m not sure I would have agreed before using this thing. I mean maybe for people for whom computers were too foreign, or for those who grew up with no other options...
But no, I’ve been enjoying the experience more and more. Texting my girlfriend by voice. Asking Siri to find something on a map for me. First time I’ve been impressed by the pragmatic nature of it and not just finding it a clever toy (at least in some time).
I’m still wary of some of the implications, but I’m cautiously optimistic now more than I would have been.
That said, it’s certainly not my area of expertise so I’m also wary it spells my own career doom if I don’t get smart.
But no, I’ve been enjoying the experience more and more. Texting my girlfriend by voice. Asking Siri to find something on a map for me. First time I’ve been impressed by the pragmatic nature of it and not just finding it a clever toy (at least in some time).
I’m still wary of some of the implications, but I’m cautiously optimistic now more than I would have been.
That said, it’s certainly not my area of expertise so I’m also wary it spells my own career doom if I don’t get smart.