EVI Web Search Demo: The First Interactive Voice AI Podcast
Published on May 15, 2024
Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) is now the first voice API capable of native web search.
To showcase EVI’s new ultra-fast web search functionalities, we’re introducing Chatter, the first interactive voice AI podcast. Chatter uses real-time web search to provide daily news updates — users can interrupt the AI host to switch topics, or dig deeper into their favorite stories. Experience an early window into the future of interactive media here: https://chatter.hume.ai/
Imagine what you can build with empathic voice AI and web search:
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Smart shopping assistants: seamlessly search for product reviews, compare prices, and find the best deals—all through voice commands.
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Dynamic educational tools: create interactive learning experiences that use web search to find educational content tailored to student’s unique needs.
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On-demand travel advisors: develop voice assistants that provide real-time travel tips, from restaurant reviews to local attractions, easily offer users up-to-date recommendations.
Chatter is just one exciting example of what’s possible with web search - the potential for innovative voice AI applications is limitless. Developers can start building today: beta.hume.ai
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