The Climate Change Smart Speakers: Probing Novel Vocal Imaginaries
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Søren Lyngsø Knudsen, Jonas Fritsch, Stina Marie Hasse Jørgensen, Ada Ada AdaAuthors Info & Claims
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In this demo, we present the Climate Change Smart Speakers (CCSS) created as part of a research project on novel vocal imaginaries in Voice User Interface (VUI) design. The three speakers – the Activist, the Voice of the Forest and the Robot – have all been designed to both become aware of climate change, and to continuously communicate this to the people who use them. In this way, they prompt into alternative ways of living with smart speakers beyond the role of mere assistants towards more sustainable futures.
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October 2024
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ISBN:9798400709654
DOI:10.1145/3677045
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NordiCHI Adjunct 2024: Nordic Conference on Human Computer Interaction
October 13 - 16, 2024
Uppsala, Sweden
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