Siri and Bixby, voice assistants by Apple and Samsung respectively, are going to get smarter with an infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since the emergence of generative AI, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, several phone makers are rushing to better incorporate AI into their devices. Until now, most voice assistants have been less conversational and have relied on users asking questions and getting answers. But this might change with the AI upgrade of both Siri and Bixby.

<h2>Siri to get smarter</h2>

A research paper published by Cornell University has revealed a Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM) that explains how the current version of Siri has shortcomings.

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Now, Ferret UI, launched in October last year, is being developed to let Siri understand how apps work in a phone.&nbsp; The MLLM, as per the paper, is also likely to have "referring, grounding, and reasoning capabilities."

The new language model will be able to understand and interact with app interfaces. Owing to the model, Siri might be able to get a lot smarter. Talking about Ferret, it is an open-source, multimodal large language model that was jointly released by Apple and Cornell University.

<h2>Samsung to upgrade Bixby</h2>

Last week, CNBC quoted a top Samsung executive as saying that the South Korean giant will add generative artificial intelligence technology to its voice assistant Bixby.

Bixby, launched in 2017, currently offers a number of functions, including live translations or restaurant recommendations. But after the update, it will become more conversational.

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The company is already working on upgrading its mobiles with AI. For instance, a new feature lets users circle something on their screens and search for it on Google.

“So Bixby has been a key voice assistant for Samsung not just for the mobile devices, but also for TVs and digital appliances that exist in Samsung’s ecosystem. So it has been the core voice assistant so far,” said Won-joon Choi, executive vice president at Samsung’s mobile business.

The executive didn’t give a timeline as to when the upgraded version will be rolled out but stressed that the company was “working so hard” to deliver it.

(With inputs from agencies)

Siri and Bixby, voice assistants by Apple and Samsung respectively, are going to get smarter with an infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since the emergence of generative AI, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, several phone makers are rushing to better incorporate AI into their devices.

Siri and Bixby, voice assistants by Apple and Samsung respectively, are going to get smarter with an infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since the emergence of generative AI, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, several phone makers are rushing to better incorporate AI into their devices. Until now, most voice assistants have been less conversational and have relied on users asking questions and getting answers. But this might change with the AI upgrade of both Siri and Bixby. Siri to get smarter A research paper published by Cornell University has revealed a Multimodal Large Language Model (MLLM) that explains how the current version of Siri has shortcomings. Watch: CES 2024: AI Technology dominates at annual tech extravaganza in Las Vegas × Now, Ferret UI, launched in October last year, is being developed to let Siri understand how apps work in a phone. The MLLM, as per the paper, is also likely to have "referring, grounding, and reasoning capabilities." The new language model will be able to understand and interact with app interfaces. Owing to the model, Siri might be able to get a lot smarter. Talking about Ferret, it is an open-source, multimodal large language model that was jointly released by Apple and Cornell University. Samsung to upgrade Bixby Last week, CNBC quoted a top Samsung executive as saying that the South Korean giant will add generative artificial intelligence technology to its voice assistant Bixby. Bixby, launched in 2017, currently offers a number of functions, including live translations or restaurant recommendations. But after the update, it will become more conversational. Also read: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson stuns with dramatic aging reversal pics The company is already working on upgrading its mobiles with AI. For instance, a new feature lets users circle something on their screens and search for it on Google. “So Bixby has been a key voice assistant for Samsung not just for the mobile devices, but also for TVs and digital appliances that exist in Samsung’s ecosystem. So it has been the core voice assistant so far,” said Won-joon Choi, executive vice president at Samsung’s mobile business. The executive didn’t give a timeline as to when the upgraded version will be rolled out but stressed that the company was “working so hard” to deliver it. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Hey Siri, Hi Bixby’: Apple and Samsung to make their voice assistants smarter using AI

Samsung is all set to add Galaxy Note 8 in its series. The company has already introduced the phone on Twitter.&nbsp;

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Reports also indicate that the South Korean company may launch wireless earplugs along with the new phone.

These earplugs will be powered by Samsung&#39;s artificial intelligence assistant &#39;Bixby&#39;. The earphones will feature noise canceling technology.

Competing with Apple&#39;s wireless AirPods, Samsung&#39;s wireless earplugs is said&nbsp;to work alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +.

This is not the first attempt by the Korean company at wireless earphones. Samsung before this, launched Gear Icon X, its first truly wireless headphones.

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the South Korean company may launch wireless earplugs along with the new Samsung 8

Samsung is all set to add Galaxy Note 8 in its series. The company has already introduced the phone on Twitter. The all-new #GalaxyS8 takes you beyond the limits of any phone you've known before. #UnboxYourPhone https://t.co/pHVmdc8ZNj pic.twitter.com/hyzX4xBAf3 — Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) March 29, 2017 × Reports also indicate that the South Korean company may launch wireless earplugs along with the new phone. These earplugs will be powered by Samsung's artificial intelligence assistant 'Bixby'. The earphones will feature noise canceling technology. Competing with Apple's wireless AirPods, Samsung's wireless earplugs is said to work alongside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 +. This is not the first attempt by the Korean company at wireless earphones. Samsung before this, launched Gear Icon X, its first truly wireless headphones.

Samsung earphones to compete with iPhones' AirPods

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, incorporating the virtual assistant Bixby, as the market leader seeks to rebound from a chaotic handset recall and a corruption scandal.

Boasting some of the largest wrap-around screens ever made, the long-awaited S8 is the South Korean tech giant&#39;s first new premium phone since the Note 7 debacle in October, which wiped out $5.48 billion of profit and helped Apple overtake Samsung as the world&#39;s top smartphone maker in the fourth quarter.

Fitted with screens of 5.8 and 6.2 inches, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ include Samsung&#39;s upgraded digital assistant Bixby, competing in a crowded field that includes Apple&#39;s Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

The most striking feature of the new phones is what Samsung dubs an &quot;infinity display&quot; - an expanded glass screen that covers the entire front of the device and appears to curve seamlessly around its edges. The home button has been replaced with a pressure-sensitive section embedded under the screen.

Both phones are water resistant and allow for biometric authentication with fingerprint and iris scanners.

Bixby marks a further step into services for the world&#39;s biggest smartphone vendor, allowing users to shop, search for images and get details about nearby places with image recognition technology.
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Samsung is hoping the design update and the new features - nothing revolutionary but focused on making life easier for consumers - will be enough to revive sales in a year Apple is expected to introduce major changes to its iPhones for their 10th anniversary, including the very curved screens that have become staples of the Galaxy brand.

Samsung&#39;s services chief Sriram Thodla said Bixby would allow for better navigation of applications on the phone.

&quot;We&#39;ve built intelligence into the camera,&quot; he said, adding, &ldquo;If you see something you want to buy, just point the camera at it and Bixby will find it from one of our partners.&quot;

The digital assistant will also enhance the phone&#39;s capabilities as a remote control for connected home devices, Thodla said.

The South Korean electronics giant late last year bought Viv, an artificial intelligence startup with co-founders who were part of the team that built virtual assistant Siri, which Apple bought some seven years ago.

As Samsung&#39;s top-line handsets, the Galaxy S8 models will challenge the latest Apple iPhones.

The new phones will be available starting April 21, Samsung said. In the US market, they will be sold through major carriers and retailers, with unlocked devices priced from $725.

After the debacle

The Galaxy S8 release comes after Samsung was forced to recall its Note 7 phones for catching fire due to overheating batteries.

The debacle cost the South Korean company billions of dollars in lost profit and hammered its global reputation and credibility, during a torrid period that has also seen it embroiled in a corruption scandal.

Its vice-chairman Lee Jae-Yong, heir to the parent Samsung group, has been arrested and indicted for bribery, along with four other senior executives, in connection with a graft scandal that saw ex-president Park Geun-Hye impeached.

Samsung apologised to consumers for the recall and was forced to postpone the S8 launch. Its investigation blamed the problems on faulty batteries.

The firm later embarked on a campaign to restore its battered reputation, placing full-page advertisements in US newspapers that admitted it &quot;fell short&quot; on its promises.

The tech giant says it has also come up with elaborate step-by-step safety verification procedures for future products to prevent similar disasters.

As part of its launch, Samsung will be including its Gear virtual reality headset to customers pre-ordering the handsets.

Samsung also introduced its Dex adapter which allows the smartphones to be transformed into desktop computers.

Jan Dawson of Jackdaw Research was impressed by the new devices but also noted they would be priced higher than competitors from Apple and others.

&quot;The Samsung approach is particularly clever, with its curved screen now less sharp on the edges, offering a more symmetrical and therefore more comfortable device,&quot; he said in a blog post.

&quot;The price of the new phones is up to $100 higher than their predecessors and almost all of the premium smartphones they&#39;ll be competing with, which feels like a big risk.&quot;

Dawson said Samsung is betting &quot;that its phones will justify a higher price, whereas it could have used these new phones as a way to drive higher sales after a couple of years of stagnation.&quot;

(WION with inputs from agencies)

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature Samsung's new artificial intelligence service, Bixby

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, incorporating the virtual assistant Bixby, as the market leader seeks to rebound from a chaotic handset recall and a corruption scandal. Boasting some of the largest wrap-around screens ever made, the long-awaited S8 is the South Korean tech giant's first new premium phone since the Note 7 debacle in October, which wiped out $5.48 billion of profit and helped Apple overtake Samsung as the world's top smartphone maker in the fourth quarter. Fitted with screens of 5.8 and 6.2 inches, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ include Samsung's upgraded digital assistant Bixby, competing in a crowded field that includes Apple's Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The most striking feature of the new phones is what Samsung dubs an "infinity display" - an expanded glass screen that covers the entire front of the device and appears to curve seamlessly around its edges. The home button has been replaced with a pressure-sensitive section embedded under the screen. Both phones are water resistant and allow for biometric authentication with fingerprint and iris scanners. Bixby marks a further step into services for the world's biggest smartphone vendor, allowing users to shop, search for images and get details about nearby places with image recognition technology. Samsung is hoping the design update and the new features - nothing revolutionary but focused on making life easier for consumers - will be enough to revive sales in a year Apple is expected to introduce major changes to its iPhones for their 10th anniversary, including the very curved screens that have become staples of the Galaxy brand. Samsung's services chief Sriram Thodla said Bixby would allow for better navigation of applications on the phone. "We've built intelligence into the camera," he said, adding, “If you see something you want to buy, just point the camera at it and Bixby will find it from one of our partners." The digital assistant will also enhance the phone's capabilities as a remote control for connected home devices, Thodla said. The South Korean electronics giant late last year bought Viv, an artificial intelligence startup with co-founders who were part of the team that built virtual assistant Siri, which Apple bought some seven years ago. As Samsung's top-line handsets, the Galaxy S8 models will challenge the latest Apple iPhones. The new phones will be available starting April 21, Samsung said. In the US market, they will be sold through major carriers and retailers, with unlocked devices priced from $725. After the debacle The Galaxy S8 release comes after Samsung was forced to recall its Note 7 phones for catching fire due to overheating batteries. The debacle cost the South Korean company billions of dollars in lost profit and hammered its global reputation and credibility, during a torrid period that has also seen it embroiled in a corruption scandal. Its vice-chairman Lee Jae-Yong, heir to the parent Samsung group, has been arrested and indicted for bribery, along with four other senior executives, in connection with a graft scandal that saw ex-president Park Geun-Hye impeached. Samsung apologised to consumers for the recall and was forced to postpone the S8 launch. Its investigation blamed the problems on faulty batteries. The firm later embarked on a campaign to restore its battered reputation, placing full-page advertisements in US newspapers that admitted it "fell short" on its promises. The tech giant says it has also come up with elaborate step-by-step safety verification procedures for future products to prevent similar disasters. As part of its launch, Samsung will be including its Gear virtual reality headset to customers pre-ordering the handsets. Samsung also introduced its Dex adapter which allows the smartphones to be transformed into desktop computers. Jan Dawson of Jackdaw Research was impressed by the new devices but also noted they would be priced higher than competitors from Apple and others. "The Samsung approach is particularly clever, with its curved screen now less sharp on the edges, offering a more symmetrical and therefore more comfortable device," he said in a blog post. "The price of the new phones is up to $100 higher than their predecessors and almost all of the premium smartphones they'll be competing with, which feels like a big risk." Dawson said Samsung is betting "that its phones will justify a higher price, whereas it could have used these new phones as a way to drive higher sales after a couple of years of stagnation." (WION with inputs from agencies)

Galaxy S8, S8+: Samsung launches new flagship smartphones

Samsung announced that a voice-powered digital assistant named &quot;Bixby&quot; will debut with a flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone, which is set to be unveiled by the South Korean consumer electronics giant on March 29.

Bixby enters a crowded field of digital assistants powered by artificial intelligence that includes Apple&#39;s Siri, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana and Amazon&#39;s Alexa.

Samsung said Bixby will focus on letting people control mobile apps with spoken directives. &quot;Bixby will be our first step on a journey to completely open up new ways of interacting with your phone,&quot; Samsung Electronics head of research and development Injong Rhee said in a release.

&quot;Bixby will be a new intelligent interface on our devices.&quot;

A Galaxy S8 smartphone expected to be unveiled next week will have a set of pre-installed applications that will work with Bixby, according to Samsung.

Samsung late last year bought Viv, an artificial intelligence startup with co-founders who were part of the team that built virtual assistant Siri, which Apple bought some seven years ago.

Bixby will differ from digital aides already on the market in ways that include controlling nearly all tasks in applications instead of limited sets, and being flexible when it comes to understanding what users are saying, according to Samsung.

&quot;We do have a bold vision of revolutionizing the human-to-machine interface, but that vision won&#39;t be realized overnight,&quot; Rhee said.

Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft are all vying to develop the most sophisticated connected assistant - working to give software the ability to understand what people say and even anticipate desires or needs.

Amazon virtual assistant Alexa was a star at the Consumer Electronics Show gadget gala early this year in Las Vegas but faces fierce competition.

Chinese giant Baidu also used the show to showcase virtual assistant &quot;Little Fish&quot; that it was preparing for a debut in China. Microsoft recently bought Maluuba, a Montreal startup focused on making machines able to think the way people do.

(AFP)

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Bixby will compete with Apple's Siri, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana and Amazon's Alexa

Samsung announced that a voice-powered digital assistant named "Bixby" will debut with a flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone, which is set to be unveiled by the South Korean consumer electronics giant on March 29. Bixby enters a crowded field of digital assistants powered by artificial intelligence that includes Apple's Siri, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana and Amazon's Alexa. Samsung said Bixby will focus on letting people control mobile apps with spoken directives. "Bixby will be our first step on a journey to completely open up new ways of interacting with your phone," Samsung Electronics head of research and development Injong Rhee said in a release. "Bixby will be a new intelligent interface on our devices." A Galaxy S8 smartphone expected to be unveiled next week will have a set of pre-installed applications that will work with Bixby, according to Samsung. Samsung late last year bought Viv, an artificial intelligence startup with co-founders who were part of the team that built virtual assistant Siri, which Apple bought some seven years ago. Bixby will differ from digital aides already on the market in ways that include controlling nearly all tasks in applications instead of limited sets, and being flexible when it comes to understanding what users are saying, according to Samsung. "We do have a bold vision of revolutionizing the human-to-machine interface, but that vision won't be realized overnight," Rhee said. Amazon, Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft are all vying to develop the most sophisticated connected assistant - working to give software the ability to understand what people say and even anticipate desires or needs. Amazon virtual assistant Alexa was a star at the Consumer Electronics Show gadget gala early this year in Las Vegas but faces fierce competition. Chinese giant Baidu also used the show to showcase virtual assistant "Little Fish" that it was preparing for a debut in China. Microsoft recently bought Maluuba, a Montreal startup focused on making machines able to think the way people do. (AFP)

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