Voice tech is changing our world: Anku Jain, MD, MediaTek India

Voice as an input will dramatically change the way we interact with devices. It will not only make it easier for the digital have nots to get online but also help other users interact in a seamless, touch-free way with all kinds of gadgets, from smartphones to Wi-Fi activated devices and so on. In an e-mail interaction, Anku Jain, managing director, MediaTek India discusses voice as an input and the impact it will have on users. Edited excerpts:

What is driving the use of voice as an input to access information online?
Voice technology is changing our world. Facilitated by advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) voice technology is changing the way we search for information and interact with our devices. This voice-activated world is likely to pick up speed with the advent of newer connected devices taking user hands–free experience to the next level.