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[Opinion Piece] AI assistants belong in our ears, not on screens (www.soundguys.com)
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The author writes that tech companies are racing to put artificial intelligence (AI) into devices we can wear or carry around, like smart glasses or pendants. However, the author thinks the best way for AI to become our companion is through audio devices like wireless earbuds. Speaking to an AI assistant and having it respond with a natural-sounding voice is more intuitive and emotionally rewarding than reading text on a screen. We're already used to voice commands and phone calls through earbuds. The author points out that some people are even forming emotional bonds with AI assistants, similar to the movie "Her" where a man falls in love with an AI voiced by Scarlett Johansson. While convenient, the author cautions that we shouldn't let these AI relationships replace genuine human connection.

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