In this episode of How We Made That App, host Madhukar Kumar, CMO of SingleStore, sits down with Igor Jablokov, the pioneering mind behind Amazon Alexa and CEO of Pryon. Igor shares his journey from the early days of voice recognition technology to leading innovations in artificial intelligence. Discover the story behind Alexa’s creation, the technical challenges and breakthroughs in building a voice-powered assistant, and the forward-thinking solutions that reshaped how we interact with technology. Igor also delves into the ethical considerations and governance of AI, tackling common misconceptions and offering a glimpse into the future of intelligent systems. Tune in to hear how a vision for voice technology evolved into a transformative force in AI.
Key Takeaways:
• Igor Jablokov’s journey from Alexa co-creator to CEO of Pryon
• The inception and development of Amazon Alexa
• Technical insights into overcoming challenges in voice recognition
• Ethical considerations and governance in the field of AI
• Future perspectives on the role of AI in everyday life
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