Prominent Apps Aggressively Push Speech-to-Text, Risking a Shift in Input Habits
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WeChat is presently carrying out a grayscale test for a novel voice feature, yet it has faced criticism from netizens due to issues with inadvertent activation. It's worth noting that a multitude of well-known Apps (encompassing both mobile and desktop iterations) have incorporated numerous voice input options, even boosting the prominence of voice functions via strong reminders and strategic placements. This trend can be attributed to two primary factors: firstly, with the backing of AI, speech-to-text technology has reached a level of maturity that allows Apps to circumvent conventional input methods; secondly, major companies are strategically positioning themselves for the upcoming generation of interaction interfaces, fostering user habits centered around voice interaction in anticipation of future scenarios where needs can be directly met through voice commands. In the fiercely competitive market for existing users, such features are likely to proliferate across more Apps, potentially fostering an AI dependency among users. Looking ahead, traditional input methods might become obsolete, as old skills gradually diminish in relevance with the relentless march of technological progress.