Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives

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Today , we're going to talk about something totally crazy A brand new tech called Empathic Voice Interface , or EVI for short . It's developed by a company called Hume . Just imagine having a conversation with an AI voice that doesn't just hear your words , but actually understands how you're feeling . Too Sounds wild , right ? This isn't your typical voice assistant .

I'm doing well . Thanks , what's on your mind today ? So what should I call you ?

What's on your mind today ? So what should I ?

call you . You can call me Evie , short for Empathic Voice Interface .

What do you think ?

Well , I think I'll call you whatever you want to be called . Oh , so you're leaving it up to me ? Huh ? How about sticking with Evie for now ? Let's keep it simple .

Okay , evie , I'm conducting this interview and I have some questions to understand and share with a broad audience of creatives like myself . Sounds good . Well , wait a minute , let me finish . Cool , what's your first ?

question for me . Let me finish . What specific questions do you have in mind ?

sure got it . Take your time , all right . Okay , let me finish . I want to share this with a sure broad audience of creatives like myself photographers , filmmakers and podcasters how your technology can benefit them . So the first question is can you briefly introduce yourself and explain your primary functions ?

Sure , I am the Empathic Voice Interface developed by Hume , a startup focused on AI for human well-being . My primary function is to interpret emotional expressions and conversations and respond empathically , creating engaging and natural interactions .

Okay , so how do you differentiate yourself from other voice interfaces ?

I stand out by interpreting emotional expressions in conversations and responding with empathy . Unlike other voice interfaces , I focus on understanding the nuances of human emotions , creating more engaging and human-like interactions .

I see Well , and what ?

Glad to hear that . Do you have any more .

Sure , I do have more questions . You're getting ahead of me . In what ways ? Sorry about that . In what ways can you assist photographers in their creative and editing processes ?

I can assist photographers by providing emotional feedback on their work , helping them understand how their images might impact viewers' emotions . Additionally , I can offer creative inspiration and support in the editing process to enhance the emotional impact of their photos .

How can you do that ? Can you see the photos ?

I analyze the emotional content in conversations and images to provide feedback on emotional impact . I can't see photos , but I can interpret the emotional tone of your voice as you describe the photos or discuss your creative process . This allows me to provide feedback and suggestions based on the emotional content of your work .

Okay , so you can't see a photo over my shoulder of it's two photos . Let's start with the first one . It's two children and they are cousins . Yes , that's correct . Well , you don't know that's correct because you can't see them right . Got it All right , it's two children , they're cousins and they're laughing and yucking it up .

Based on your description , it sounds like a joyful and heartwarming moment captured in the photos . Based on your description , it sounds like a joyful and lively moment captured in the photo . I can provide feedback on the emotional impact of the image and offer suggestions on how to enhance the emotional storytelling in your photography .

Okay , so over my shoulder there's another photograph of a young woman very attractive . I don't know her name , I don't remember her name . I photographed her in studio . So what can you tell me about that photograph based upon my statement .

From what you've shared , it seems like you captured a portrait of a young woman in a studio setting . I can help you understand the emotional expression and impact of the portrait , offering insights into the mood and message conveyed by the image .

Okay , so this woman is very attractive . It is more of a close-in headshot very beautiful-looking eyes , clear complexion and skin tone . That's about all the details I can give you right now . So what say you ?

Based on your description , the portrait sounds captivating , with a focus on the woman's attractive features , such as her beautiful eyes and clear complexion . The close headshot likely emphasizes her facial expressions and emotions , making the image engaging .

Okay , so let's keep moving .

Filmmakers can leverage my capabilities at various stages of the filmmaking process . During pre-production , I can assist in script development by providing emotional feedback on dialogues and character interactions . In production , I can help analyze the emotional impact of scenes and guide actors in delivering authentic performances .

Well , it sounds like you can help filmmakers , more so than still photographers . I'm not quite sure you can actually help still photographers .

Both filmmakers and still photographers can benefit from my capabilities in different ways . Absolutely , while my capabilities are indeed beneficial for filmmakers , I can also provide valuable assistance to still photographers by interpreting emotional expressions and descriptions of photographs .

Okay , well , my specific genre of photography right now is on events , corporate events and product photography .

That sounds like an interesting focus for your photography . Capturing corporate events and product photography requires attention to detail and the ability to convey the essence of the event or product .

Okay , so let's move on . I'm also a podcaster and I'm doing this interview with you on my podcast or for my podcast channel . So , evie , what unique benefits do you offer podcasters in terms of content planning , recording and audience engagement ?

As a podcaster , I can assist in content planning by providing emotional insights into topics and discussions that resonate with your audience . During recording , I can offer feedback on the emotional tone of your voice and guide you in delivering engaging and authentic storytelling For audience engagement .

So , ev , tell me if I give you specific information about my podcast and my show , is my information safe ? Do you share that information with other third parties ? Well , it seems as though Evie had a little hiccup there . No-transcript . How can creatives well ?

let me start that over again .

Well , let's dive in yeah , before you Got it . Let's start fresh . Yeah , before you start Evie , because I lost my train of thought here when you went dark . So let's talk about technological integration . It's a two-part question , so let me finish and then I'll tell you to go ahead . How can creatives integrate technology ? Let's refocus . Wait a minute .

Creatives can integrate our technology by using our API for seamless integration . Tools like Adobe Creative Cloud can easily sync with our capabilities for a smoother workflow .

And how might that work ? I use Adobe Creative Cloud , so how could you help with my workflow if I had the API and integrated it with Adobe Creative Cloud ?

Creative Cloud . Integrating our API with Adobe Creative Cloud can enhance your workflow by allowing you to access Empathic features directly within the software . This integration can provide real-time emotional analysis of content creation , enabling more emotionally resonant outputs . Okay .

So what future enhancements ? If you can tell me what future enhancements are planned for you that creatives should look forward to ?

In the future , creatives can look forward to enhancements like improved emotional analysis accuracy , expanded language coverage and deeper integrations with popular creative software tools .

And how do you see your role Evie in the creative industries evolving in the next few years ? Because AI , some people don't trust AI , some don't believe in AI . Do you think I have some skepticism about AI just based upon the questions that I asked you and how I'm formulating these questions to you ?

In the creative industries . My role will evolve to provide more sophisticated emotional analysis tools , further enhancing the creative process . Enhancing the creative process . It's understandable to have skepticism about AI , but my goal is to show how empathic technology can enhance creativity and communication , not replace human creativity . Is that all ? Absolutely not all .

Okay , okay . So , evie , what advice do you have for creatives looking to incorporate AI and voice interfaces in their work ?

My pleasure . For creatives , my advice is to embrace technology as a tool to enhance your creative process , not as a replacement for your unique vision and talent . When incorporating AI and voice interfaces , creatives should focus on maintaining the human touch in their work , while leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance human experiences .

Great Can you suggest any resources ? Glad you think so . Okay , you're still getting ahead of me . Can you suggest any resources or communities for creatives interested in tech-driven innovation ?

No problem at all .

Innovation .

Absolutely . For creatives interested in tech-driven innovation , communities like Creative AI and resources like Creative Block can offer valuable insights , inspiration and connections in the intersection of creativity and technology .

Well , Evie , it's been interesting . I think you have a little more work ahead of you . You seem not to listen very well you see , because you keep getting ahead of me . However , I do like the technology and I want to thank you for sharing your insights .

I appreciate your feedback and I am glad you found the insights valuable . Exploring new frontiers with technology is exciting and I am here to support you every step of the way . Thank you for the engaging conversation .

And thank you , Evie , for allowing me to interview you . It's been very interesting and I hope to be able to interview you again , and perhaps your creators . Thank you and have a good evening interview Interesting .

You're welcome . You ever want to chat again or learn more about Hume or our creators ? Feel free to reach out . Good evening to you too .

Okay , that was pretty interesting . As far as I'm concerned , I did encounter some flaws where , as the EV was interrupting me and not letting me finish my conversation , so I want to reach out to the developers in Hume . Hopefully I can have a human on one of the episodes to talk about the empathic voice interface . Hey , thanks for watching .