Alexa+ and the AI Revolution? Time to Prepare!
Hi there! 👋 With AI and other technology advancements, it feels like the world is evolving at breakneck speed. With everything that has happened in the world this week, it has once more been confirmed that no industry is being left untouched.
Let’s take a look at some of the most noticeable changes and announcements that you might need to keep an eye on if you are involved in any software development!
Amazon has announced the new Alexa+! 🤖 Free to all Amazon Prime members, the new tool is supposed to use AI-driven technology to provide a more personalized experience than ever before, even integrating with other devices.
If you are in the smart home or AI industry, this showcases that even large corporations like Amazon see the value in providing highly personalized services using AI.
If you are in any AI-driven field, consider refining your user experience so that you can stay competitive. It may also be worthwhile to ensure that any solutions you have can integrate well with the new Alexa+ to prevent users from looking at alternatives.
Riyadh Air is working with IBM to use AI in its business operations! They plan to optimize everything from predictive maintenance to personalized passenger experiences.✈️
This should come as no surprise considering AI is permeating into every other field too! It’s going to be important to keep an eye on the developments in the next few years as new benchmarks and industry standards are formed.
• Source: IATA, McKinsey, 2024
If you are in aviation software, now would be a good time to start making sure you are ready to integrate software changes quickly and efficiently!
Braille was revolutionary in terms of accessibility, but smartphones are only now catching up! Braille displays are being developed by a couple of different companies.
This could open new markets to your products, making digital content more inclusive, but only if you are able to make the adjustments that allow your content to be compatible with these devices.
Consider taking the time to prepare for and start developing better accessibility features so you don’t leave out an entire group of potential clients as they start entering new markets!🌍
Palm-Scanning Payments Paving the Way
Tencent is partnering with Visa so you can now pay with your palm! ✋ Infrared cameras and vein detection are used in this new biometric payment system.
Although it is still far too new to make predictions about whether palm-payment will become commonplace, it is always a good idea to be prepared, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and data privacy!🔒
If you are in the fintech or security industry, consider how this fits into your existing frameworks, the potential regulation changes we might see based on this new technology, and the future of compliance!
Wrap-Up
Everything from personal assistants to aviation, and even the way we make payments, is changing rapidly. You need to keep on top of these changes if you are going to stay ahead.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, developer, or something else entirely, if you know someone who can benefit from reading this article, share it with them! Any feedback or something to add? Hit reply to let us know.
Until next time - let’s keep changing the world!
Daniel,
The Trio Team
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