Abstract
Will Alexa and Google Assistant become the duopoly platforms on which consumers reach web services and IoTs verbally? With open and collaborative research, we can build the best open-source virtual assistant to ensure choice, privacy, and open competition.
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- Protecting privacy and open competition with Almond: An open-source virtual assistant
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