Phonemes wanted - talk to Google
If you want confirmation that speech technology is the next big technical and economic opportunity, then keep an eye on Google. This year they encouraged the formation of the Open Handset Alliance. This undermines the walled gardens created by the existing telecom companies. The picture now is very much a more level and competitive playing field.
It is interesting to see how Google is now developing its own stake in what will be a highly profitable marketplace. Marissa Mayer, Google’s vice president of Search Products & User Experience, in an interview (Google wants your phonemes) revealed one part of the effort.
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