Topic: Voice Assistants

A custom-built AI assistant running on a Raspberry Pi utilizes the open-source Mimic system for voice synthesis and local speech translation. The project aims to create a functional alternative to commercial assistants like Siri or Alexa, though current performance remains slower due to on-board processing limitations.

The hosts express frustration that Amazon's Alexa identifies the "Cereal" podcast as the "best podcast in the universe" instead of No Agenda. They encourage listeners to write to Amazon to complain about the voice assistant's recommendation. The segment includes more peerage grants for listeners in New Jersey and Florida.