Meta is making big waves in the AI world with its announcement at Meta Connect 2024, the latest news on Meta AI's voice-enabled AI assistant, featuring Dame Judi Dench, John Cena, Kristen Bell, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key and other high-profile actors However, the underlying technology is comparable to ChatGPT's recently announced Advanced Voice Mode This represents a major step forward in the field of emergent generative AI in Meta's competition against OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini Live

Meta AI's new voice capabilities will roll out this week in the US and other English-speaking markets and will appear in Meta's suite of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

This marks Meta's bold entry into the world of voice assistants, allowing users to choose from a variety of celebrity voices or stick with something more generic Her voice is considered iconic, sophisticated, and recognizable By offering these voices, Meta is able to tap into a special blend of entertainment and functionality, from Judi Dench's gravely tone to Keegan-Michael Key's comical flair, to provide a more personalized and engaging way to interact with a digital assistant, rather than the staidness of a digital assistant It is an AI assistant designed to provide the user with a more personalized and engaging way to interact In many ways, this is an attempt to further humanize the experience and can be naturally incorporated into everyday engagement Voice technology alone evokes emotional responses that text alone cannot For example, the possibility of a response in the familiar voice of an admired actor adds a layer of convenience as well as novelty, making AI feel more like a companion

Spurred on by meta, innovation has reached a point where the battle for supremacy in the AI assistant field is more intense than ever By entering into formal agreements with actors, Meta avoids any legal issues that might arise, while at the same time guaranteeing a genuine and authentic experienceThe race for AI supremacy continues, but this bold new move by Meta may not only be a breakthrough for ChatGPT Voice, but also for Google's Gemini Live Google's Gemini Live as well as ChatGPT Voice