Talking more with computers by telephone

Release Date: March 12, 2006 This content is archived.

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An article in the Dallas Morning News on people's increasing ability to "talk" to computers on the telephone quotes Alex Halavais, assistant professor of communication, who said, "Talking to computers and them talking back is one of those science-fiction ideas that's been around a long time. 'Star Trek' is the ideal but the reality is not even close." Go to article.

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