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A postcard from Las Vegas and CES

This week Devin, Kirsten and I have been running around in Las Vegas for CES to figure out what’s going on in the world of tech.

On the drive to Las Vegas, I spent a bunch of time with the Alexa built into my car and Siri on my phone, only to realize that voice assistants have a long way to go yet. It’s not just about controlling your infotainment system anymore; this AI-powered chatbot promises to handle a broader range of queries and tasks, albeit with some limitations on sensitive topics. This week, the company announced three new Alexa experiences: (1) Character.AI for chatting with fictional characters or historical figures; (2) Splash, where you can create songs using voice commands; and (3) Volley’s 20 Questions game, a modern AI twist on the classic.

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