Global Scans · Voice Assistants · Weekly Summary

• [New] Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Italy will decline at a CAGR of 0.5% over the forecast period 2024-2029, due in decline in revenues from mobile voice & messaging, fixed voice and pay-TV segments. Research and Markets
• [New] Samsung Health app will add an AI-powered chatbot called AI Health Coach in the US. Sammy Fans
• [New] What works today for measuring zero-click performance might be obsolete within two years as AI, voice search, and new platforms reshape the search experience once again. Jasmine Business Directory
• [New] In the next three to five years, we will see AI systems that can blend text, images, and voice in real time for a wide range of applications. Geektown
• [New] By 2025, voice searches are expected to account for over 50% of all online searches. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] As 2025 unfolds, AI agents will keep growing from simple chatbots to sophisticated systems that can reason and act on their own-changing how businesses work and how we use technology. Tachyon
• [New] By 2025, voice searches are expected to constitute a substantial portion of online queries, driven by the convenience they offer. Digital Marketing & Web Development
• [New] While voice communication has long been available for personal users and small businesses, WhatsApp has now confirmed that larger businesses will also gain access to voice calling through its Business API. Moneycontrol
• [New] With over 30% of daily internet users in the US, UK, and Canada now using voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa for search queries, businesses that do not optimize for voice risk falling behind. ReadsBlog
• [New] A company like Salesforce might prioritize automating its customer service processes using AI-powered chatbots, given the high volume of customer inquiries and the potential for significant cost savings. SuperAGI
• [New] The rise of voice search has led to an increase in question-based searches, with ComScore reporting that 50% of all searches will be voice-based by 2025. SuperAGI
• [New] Domino's Pizza uses AI-powered chatbots to predict customer orders and offer personalized recommendations to improve the conversion process. SuperAGI
• [New] 48% of U.S. bank executives plan to use generative AI to enhance customer-facing chatbots and virtual assistants, indicating a wave of next-gen AI chatbots in development. FinExtra
• [New] Perplexity AI could address some of key issues including quick access to a voice assistant and could be a hedge to the risk of having Google as a default search engine. Insider Monkey
• [New] 31% of marketers believe voice search will be a key trend in 2026, and small businesses can optimize their content by using natural language and long-tail keywords to improve their visibility in voice search results. SuperAGI
• [New] The future of Orange Book intelligence will be shaped by technological advancements in data analysis, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. DrugPatentWatch – Transform Data into Market Domi
• The multilingual capabilities of modern Voice AI for IoT systems are opening unprecedented opportunities for global businesses and users alike. Gnani.ai
• By 2026, traditional search engine volume will decline by 25%, with AI chatbots and virtual agents claiming a larger share of queries. Cleverus
• With voice shopping projected to reach $30 billion by 2026, voice commerce is rapidly transforming eCommerce store development through smart speakers and AI assistants. The Brihaspati Infotech
• According to a new report based on surveys of businesses and consumers from communications platform Sinch, 97% of businesses plan to use AI in their customer communications in 2025, with top investment areas for 2025 including AI voice assistants, AI-powered video chats and AI-driven chatbots. Midland Paper

Last updated: 14 July 2025