In 2023, Canadian musician Grimes released a clone of her voice, saying that “it’s cool to be fused with a machine”.

Like a lot of people, I rely on calming apps to help me wind down after chaotic days. With three kids and a busy schedule, every day is chaotic for me. For years, the Calm app has been my go-to for ...

When 25-year-old Pearl Kasirye heads to bed after a stressful day at work, she opens up the Calm sleep and meditation app and turns on a Sleep Story to help her nod off. Her favorite bedtime listening ...

Technology’s many automated female voices are nothing if not helpful. By Susan Dominus Artwork by Yehwan Song Susan Dominus is a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine and the author of the ...

Is your smartphone "sexist"? The rise of voice assistant technology—and longstanding gender disparities within the tech industry—means assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are under a microscope ...