Meeting spaces are changing. That's not exactly news at this point, but what is interesting is the new technology that's emerging to alter the way we make connections. Soon, experts believe that we'll be in the view of AI systems from the moment we walk into a conference room until the second that we walk out.
Conference room tech that knows how to record and assess facial expressions for signs of anxiety, anger, or boredom is on the horizon. That means that every time you yawn, check Facebook, or simply sigh with frustration, your response will be recorded.
Meetings with the Bots
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In 2017, we began to explore the idea that experts should be able to walk into a meeting room and simply ask your AI to start the meeting using a verbal command, just like you'd ask Alexa to order you a pizza at home. While this option is already appearing in the business world thanks to Alexa for Business, there's more to the future of AI than voice commands.
Once you've started your meeting, your AI also has the potential to figure out who's running the meeting, who the attendees are, and whether they're engaged in the conversation. All it needs is a camera and some facial recognition technology. Already, developers are working on giving AI the eyes it needs to understand the context of a meeting, take notes, and assign action items to attendees.