Sexism rules in voice assistant genders, show studies, but Siri stands out

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Sexism rules in voice assistant genders, show studies, but Siri stands out

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<p>Studies cited by the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/alexa-siri-cortana-the-problem-with-all-female-digital-assistants-1487709068?mod=rss_Technology" target="_blank">WSJ[/url] show that sexist attitudes are alive and well when it comes to preferences for gender in the voices of intelligent assistants.</p>
<p>An Indiana university study found that both men and women prefer a female voice, finding it welcoming, warm and nurturing. Microsoft and Amazon found the same thing in their own research. Even more tellingly, a Stanford University study reveals that preferences for male or female voices depend on the subject matter …</p>
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