With the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the increase of connection speeds, voice is playing a growing role in advanced technologies reaching the market. For instance, speaking virtual assistants such as Apple’s Siri, Samsung’s Bixby, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s Assistant, are moving into our homes and engaging us in conversation in ever more human ways.

Developers of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences depend on a new “inner” style of voiceover to drive their narratives and guide their audience. Through performance capture, voice actors can add a new dimension to the characters they create.

The question is: are you, as a VO talent, taking full advantage of the business opportunities emerging technology offers?

Simone and Jason will offer an overview of the role voice has played in emerging technology during the past 50 years, discuss what jobs are available today, and look ahead toward what new jobs will appear in the years ahead.