question_answer ANECDOTE Discovering She Was Siri ios_share
Susan Bennett discovered she was Siri when a colleague emailed her a link after launch and she recognized her voice.
She initially hesitated but accepted publicity after friends and family persuaded her it was a unique opportunity.
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question_answer ANECDOTE Publicity After The Reveal ios_share
After going public, Susan appeared on TV shows and tech conferences and even met Steve Wozniak.
The sudden attention opened many media and speaking opportunities for her.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Admit Limits And Use Humor ios_share
Be honest about your limits when asked for technical expertise you don't have.
Susan responded with humor and a simple, practical tip when pressed for tech advice.
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Get the app When Siri launched in 2011, she permanently changed the way people interacted with their technology. What was it like to be the voice behind that voice? And how did they make that voice come to life? Featuring the original voice of Siri, voice actor Susan Bennett , and Director of Speech to Text Technology for Nuance , Dr. Andrew Breen.
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