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obsessed2 · 02-15-2012, 08:31 AM

iris is actually a pretty easy to install because most people already have Voice Search and some form of TTS on their eDGe.

Vlingo is really nice but it doesn't have answers to more complicated questions, and it doesn't always give a very comprehensive answer. I do like Vlingo's built in natural voice (iris will do natural voice with SVOX Classic TTS installed and a purchased language pack). If you like Vlingo try Speaktoit Assistant which also has built in natural voices and even pops up maps and photos right within the App. It's also better at answering questions (e.g. Show me pictures of Lady Gaga and up pops photos of Lady Gaga, or ask a math problem and Speaktoit answers it - so will iris. iris will even answer tougher ones too like what is the square root of 64 or what is 45 cubed? Try that with Vlingo). Speaktoit can also be used to manage your online Google calendar.

http://www.speaktoit.com/

I read about some of these earlier controversial responses from iris but the developer has since changed how these questions are handled.

People like to spark a controversy without looking at a possible underlying reason for the responses given.

These Apps rely on search engines (iris relies on Bing and Duck Duck Go in addition to Cha Cha) or will use some form of the question to form an answer. I have noticed that more of iris' answers come from WolframAlpha instead of Cha Cha.

Side Note: WolframAlpha (http://www.wolframalpha.com/) is one of my favorite websites and I recommend eDGe owners download the WolframAlpha Quicklaunch App (http://slideme.org/applications?text=wolfram%20alpha) - works best with Voice Search or Hacker's Keyboard (http://code.google.com/p/hackerskeyboard/ - Use Downloads Tab).

Anyway, Bing or Google "Is abortion wrong?" and see what the first viable answer to the question is literally taking the question into account. It should be the 2nd search result on Bing and the 3rd search result on Google. It's WORD for WORD from the article you link to (http://www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed...rival-full-of/). Think this might explain iris' initial response to the question? Possibly, but let's look at the supposed jugular question from the article.

Are whites superior to blacks? Bing or Google the question and take a look at the 2nd hit on Bing and the 3rd hit on Google. Look familiar? Merely a coincidence or think this had anything to do with iris' initial answer? Most likely the latter. However, I do think iris' developers should have and now have found a more suitable answer and not just someone's opinion. But, this is what to expect when you rely solely on search engine results.

Is Rape ever justified? Of course NOT, but if you are asking an App the answers to life's tough questions or just plain dumb questions don't be shocked when the answers are as intelligent as the person asking them.

I think that as these Apps evolve the developers will figure out better ways to filter the responses. Ask a controversial question today and you will likely get the answer at the top of the search engine. Ask the same question next month and the answer will change as the search results change. However, ask how many milligrams are in a gram and the answer remains the same always.

Apple's Siri has come under the same scrutiny. Some people even deemed Siri as Supremely Intelligent Racist IPhone.

Oh My !!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...n_1176952.html

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2622...troversies.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfKS845K1mM

Here's a couple of hilarious parodies illustrating how foolish it is to take some of the answers given by an App seriously (Warning: Contains language and remarks which will offend some people).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byUIOHSGuzc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1cE9HptAwE

YouTube is full of these type of videos and it seems like a lot of people are vying for the funniest Siri video.

02-15-2012, 08:31 AM	#6
obsessed2 Wizard Posts: 1,041 Karma: 4694121 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Device: Pocket Edge X 2 , Edge, gTab, Kindle Fire, Nextbook 7S	iris is actually a pretty easy to install because most people already have Voice Search and some form of TTS on their eDGe. Vlingo is really nice but it doesn't have answers to more complicated questions, and it doesn't always give a very comprehensive answer. I do like Vlingo's built in natural voice (iris will do natural voice with SVOX Classic TTS installed and a purchased language pack). If you like Vlingo try Speaktoit Assistant which also has built in natural voices and even pops up maps and photos right within the App. It's also better at answering questions (e.g. Show me pictures of Lady Gaga and up pops photos of Lady Gaga, or ask a math problem and Speaktoit answers it - so will iris. iris will even answer tougher ones too like what is the square root of 64 or what is 45 cubed? Try that with Vlingo). Speaktoit can also be used to manage your online Google calendar. http://www.speaktoit.com/ I read about some of these earlier controversial responses from iris but the developer has since changed how these questions are handled. People like to spark a controversy without looking at a possible underlying reason for the responses given. These Apps rely on search engines (iris relies on Bing and Duck Duck Go in addition to Cha Cha) or will use some form of the question to form an answer. I have noticed that more of iris' answers come from WolframAlpha instead of Cha Cha. Side Note: WolframAlpha (http://www.wolframalpha.com/) is one of my favorite websites and I recommend eDGe owners download the WolframAlpha Quicklaunch App (http://slideme.org/applications?text=wolfram%20alpha) - works best with Voice Search or Hacker's Keyboard (http://code.google.com/p/hackerskeyboard/ - Use Downloads Tab). Anyway, Bing or Google "Is abortion wrong?" and see what the first viable answer to the question is literally taking the question into account. It should be the 2nd search result on Bing and the 3rd search result on Google. It's WORD for WORD from the article you link to (http://www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed...rival-full-of/). Think this might explain iris' initial response to the question? Possibly, but let's look at the supposed jugular question from the article. Are whites superior to blacks? Bing or Google the question and take a look at the 2nd hit on Bing and the 3rd hit on Google. Look familiar? Merely a coincidence or think this had anything to do with iris' initial answer? Most likely the latter. However, I do think iris' developers should have and now have found a more suitable answer and not just someone's opinion. But, this is what to expect when you rely solely on search engine results. Is Rape ever justified? Of course NOT, but if you are asking an App the answers to life's tough questions or just plain dumb questions don't be shocked when the answers are as intelligent as the person asking them. I think that as these Apps evolve the developers will figure out better ways to filter the responses. Ask a controversial question today and you will likely get the answer at the top of the search engine. Ask the same question next month and the answer will change as the search results change. However, ask how many milligrams are in a gram and the answer remains the same always. Apple's Siri has come under the same scrutiny. Some people even deemed Siri as Supremely Intelligent Racist IPhone. Oh My !! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/1...n_1176952.html http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2622...troversies.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfKS845K1mM Here's a couple of hilarious parodies illustrating how foolish it is to take some of the answers given by an App seriously (Warning: Contains language and remarks which will offend some people). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byUIOHSGuzc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1cE9HptAwE YouTube is full of these type of videos and it seems like a lot of people are vying for the funniest Siri video. Last edited by obsessed2; 02-15-2012 at 04:15 PM.