Thursday, July 19, 2007

Human vs. Machine Communication

Many people believe using speech technologies interfaces to communicate with machines is but just the most natural way of human-machine communication. The reality could be very different. Even though Speech Technologies do indeed await an increasing development, it is also necessary to understand when such an interface is necessary or when it is advisable to keep the keyboard and other more traditional computer interfaces. Technology and human development should evolve at the same pace. Many times, technology is posing unnecessary risks and demands on people that we are not ready or willing to accept.

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