Everyday commands and queries to contact a friend, find out what the weather will be like, make morning coffee, or get groceries are increasingly being dictated and carried out by dedicated, intelligent devices.
Why is it novel?
The last decade of technology forced people onto screens. During the next decade we will use more of our faculties to engage with computing and digital products and services (i.e., Echo Dot, Alexa, watches).
Why does it work?
Voice is a natural user interface. AI has become increasingly nuanced, responsive, and accurate.