Own The Conversation - Issue #16
Martyn Redstone
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Welcome to Own The Conversation! Own The Conversation is a weekly, manually curated newsletter with all the news in the world of Conversational AI.
From interesting articles, to funding news and the latest jobs. I hope you get everything you need, and more, from this newsletter.
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Martyn @ bot-jobs.com
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Conversations To Own
Articles and news that might interest you.
The Value of Chatbots, Voicebots and Biometrics in Customer Services
This Deloitte survey analyzes Chatbots, Voicebots and Biometrics – it takes a look at the level of acceptance, targeted customers, use cases, and IT solutions, which are already used and / or planned to be used in external and internal customer services.
We’re very excited to introduce Rasa 3.0 to our developer community. This major update contains new features, quality of life improvements and big architecture updates. After a lot of work it’s finally live!
Ericsson enters into agreement for USD 6.2 billion cash offer to acquire Vonage, a global provider of cloud-based communications, with unanimous approval of the Vonage Board of Directors
Why SoundHound is valued at 5 Shazams
To find out why voice AI company SoundHound is set to go public via a SPAC at a nearly $2.1 billion valuation, let’s have a closer look at its history, and the case for its double unicorn valuation.
Verbit lands $250M Series E at a $2B valuation to expand its AI-powered transcription platform
Less than six months after raising a $157 million Series D round, AI-powered transcription and captioning platform Verbit announced today it has closed $250 million in a Series E round that values the company at $2 billion. The latest funding brings its total raised to more than $550 million.
ServisBOT Helps Accelerate the Development and Enhancement of Conversational AI Bot Solutions Powered By Amazon Lex.
Ada Announces Rebrand and Launches Suite of New Product Features
Ada, the leader in Automated Brand Interactions, announced the launch of a suite of new product features that support global expansion, as well as a full rebrand and new website.
Why you should consider Microsoft Bot Framework for your next AI Chatbot
Microsoft Bot Framework is a framework for building enterprise-grade conversational AI experiences.
UIB adds Apple, Google, and Instagram to its H2X multi-conversational AI platform
Multi-conversational AI platform company UIB today announced that it had added to its existing WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP) relationship by integrating Apple Messages for Business (formerly Apple Business Chat), Google’s Business Messages, and Instagram into their omnichannel Messaging Service Platform (MSP) API.
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11 Chatbot Best Practices You Should Follow to Create a Powerful Chatbot
Pratik Bhangire of EmpathyBots shares all of his golden rules you need to know to create a powerful chatbot.
NVIDIA announced a Strategic Investment and Partnership with Kore.ai
Computing platform company NVIDIA announces its new strategic investment partnership with conversational AI product developing firm Kore.ai.
'Hey, Disney' voice assistant comes to Disneyland in 2022
The Amazon-powered ‘Hey, Disney’ voice assistant will be available in Disneyland hotel rooms in 2022..
7 Mistakes to Avoid While Implementing Conversational AI Solutions
Conversational AI solutions are one of the most effective applications of AI and machine learning. Additionally, the progress in natural language processing has improved the quality of text generation and speech processing in machines. But the slightest of mistakes in deployment can downgrade results and outcomes significantly.
Latest Jobs from Bot Jobs
See more jobs at Bot Jobs.
Conversational Designer, Natural Language AI Services @ Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Bot Jobs
We are seeking an experienced Conversation Designer to join the Professional Services team and focus on designing and evaluating solutions for voice, chat, AI/ML, and IoT technologies.
Director, Product Management, Bots & Automation @ Zendesk - Bot Jobs
We are seeking a Director of Product to help define the vision, strategy, and execution plan for the automation capabilities that are foundational to helping our clients deliver incredible customer experiences.
Product Owner Chatbot & Messaging (w/m) @ Sunrise UPC GmbH - Bot Jobs
To strengthen Sunrise UPC Digital team, we are looking for the new Product Owner Chatbot & Messaging within our Customer Service organization. In this role, you will be responsible for driving innovation and improvement of our chat and messaging in digital care channels,
Machine Learning Scientist, NLP @ Zoom - Bot Jobs
You will be the key player in a talented machine learning and NLP team to:
Research and investigate the latest technologies in text NLU such as information extraction, classification, conversation intelligence, etc;
Develop text NLU and ML applications for various Zoom products;
Create and customize ML/DL models and NLP techniques for Zoom core products;
Collaborate with various teams including offshore teams, communicating requirements, providing technical leadership, code review, production integration and deployment, and result evaluation.
(Senior) Voice UI/UX Consultant (f/m/d) @ Parloa - Bot Jobs
We at Parloa believe in the revolution of how businesses talk to their customers with the help of artificial intelligence. Ever since our company was founded in 2017 in the heart of Berlin, Parloa has become one of the leading SaaS platforms for Conversational AI.
Senior Program Manager- Voice @ LivePerson - Bot Jobs
We believe in a future where conversations are the norm for getting your intentions fulfilled - whatever they are.
Who's Talking
Podcasts and events (virtual and IRL) of interest.
Podcasts and Interviews
Celene Osiecka joins us to share tips and insights on designing conversations at scale, teamwork, personality and talent.
Women in Voice Accelerator – talking to me – Conversational AI | Voice Design
This autumn, our conversation designer Kajsa Tretow participated in a Career Accelerator organized by Women in Voice. We asked Kajsa a few questions about the course and what she took away from it.
Upcoming Events
Conversation Design Festival 2nd Edition 2021 - Nov 29 | Hopin
It’s this week, folks. The 2nd edition of the Conversation Design Festival. Loads of fantastic speakers and workshops announced so far. One not to miss!
Conversational AI-Chatbots Online Networking Event
Online Networking Events About Conversational AI & Chatbots! Walk around in the virtual conference room and meet inspiring people!
VOICE21: The AI Event for Voice & Chat
Conversational AI is Transforming the Customer Experience. Discover Who’s Leading the Way at #VOICE21
We are running our first webinar to give you an introduction to the OpenDialog conversation model, as well as a demo of the platform and we would love to invite you and your colleagues to attend. Nothing to prepare, just bring your curious and open-minded selves and be ready to explore the OpenDialog Way with the team!
THE EUROPEAN CHATBOT & CONVERSATIONAL AI SUMMIT 2nd EDITION
March 1st & 2nd 2022
Online & Hybrid!
Grab 10% discount on top of the early-bird tickets
Discount Code: EUROPECHATBOT22
Early Bird discounts end – November 30, 2021
What are you up to?
This is a new feature dedicated to showcasing what some of you readers are up to. Get in touch to get some airtime around what you are up to.
Nobody took the opportunity to tell us about any interesting projects, job moves, research or other activities.
This is your space to tell the Conversational AI world what’s new and exciting with you, so please let me know by DM or email.
Closing notes
I hope you enjoyed Issue #15.
Some fantastic conversations across the community this week. Thanks for taking the time to talk.
This week sees me preparing to ramp up some re-launch messaging and socials for pplbots - the HR and Recruitment Conversational AI consultancy.
Plus, I hunker down in London as we get hit by arctic storms. Minus figure temperatures, gale-force winds and a bit of snow. Welcome to autumn/fall in the UK!
I’m hoping that this newsletter keeps building and improving with every issue. Let me know your thoughts, feedback and ideas of what you want to see by DM on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or even TikTok (not that I have worked that one out yet!).
Have a great week ahead!
Martyn, Founder @ bot-jobs.com
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