Google Assistant gets six new voices, continued conversations, multiple actions and more

Google at the I/O 2018 event has introduced a bunch of new feature and refinements to Assistant. The company announced that it will be available in more than 30 languages and 80 countries by the end of the year. It worked closely with WaveNet technology from DeepMind in creating more natural conversations.  Using AI and WaveNet technology from DeepMind, Google has created new voices to capture subtleties like pitch, pace, and all the pauses that convey meaning, all the voices are natural-sounding and unique. Furthermore, it is also bringing six new voices for Google Assistant and a special John Legend melodic tones to the Assistant which will be available later this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YQJOHqkhgM Up until now, continued conversations were possible but with limited situations, however, soon you’ll be able to have natural back-and-forth conversations without the need for repeating “Hey Google” for every follow up queries. Google Assistant will understand the context and will respond accordingly. This feature will be coming out in the next few weeks. it is also rolling out Multiple Actions using which Google Assistant will be able to understand more complex queries and respond. In order to increase polite conversations with families and kids, later this year Google will be introducing Pretty Please. Google rolled out Assistant ...

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