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  1. Shih, W. (2020). Chapter 1. voice revolution. Library Technology Reports, 56(4), 5-13. Retrieved from http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/chapter-1-voice-revolution/docview/2441557136/se-2?accountid=14541

    This paper discusses the much-needed background information about voice assistants: the comparison between the different kinds, the development, and how they have become part of our daily lives. This is a scholarly journal from ProQuest, a database that is trustworthy to extract information from. This source provides a detailed history of voice assistants, targeting an audience who has no clue about this topic and provides them with everything they need. This source is also very current, so all the information is up to date and nothing important is being left out. This reference will be quite helpful when writing my paper because it gives me the history of voice assistants, facts and knowledge I need to aid the claims in my writing. This source is relevant to my research because it provides me with important information about my topic and allows me to learn about the usage of voice assistants.


  2. Kaul, A. (2021, January 22). Virtual Assistants and Ethical Implications. IntechOpen. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/74746

    This article discusses the importance of ethics as a whole and its application to voice assistants. It gives a detailed description of the different parts that make up ethics and how voice assistants can be applied to this breakdown. This is a chapter from a book I obtained from Google Scholar, which is a reliable search engine that provides me with relevant, scholarly sources. This book is very current, making is reliable because the author was able to obtain the information needed to make certain claims and inform others. This chapter is very descriptive and provides the history of voice assistants as well as the ethics, making is perfect for any audience that is interested in learning about this topic. This source is reliable because it is current, written by a credible author, and provides the nitty gritty details.


  3. Pfeifle, A. (2018). ALEXA, WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT PRIVACY? PROTECTING PRIVACY FOR USERS OF VOICE-ACTIVATED DEVICES. Washington Law Review, 93(1), 421-458. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.mutex.gmu.edu/scholarly-journals/alexa-what-should-we-do-about-privacy-protecting/docview/2033273011/se-2?accountid=14541

    The purpose of this paper is to discuss the privacy problems that are associated with the trend of voice assistants. The paper addresses the issue of voice assistants recording personal audio and how it may run into problems. This is a scholarly journal from ProQuest, a database that is very trustworthy, therefore, reliable in aiding my research. This source is very current, so it contains up to date information about my topic and it is very informative about my topic as a whole. This source is relevant because it highlights the downsides of voice assistants and the possible legal trouble it can lead to, which is an important part of my research.


  4. Bolton, T., Dargahi, T., Belguith, S., Al-Rakhami, M. S., & Sodhro, A. H. (2021). On the Security and Privacy Challenges of Virtual Assistants. Sensors, 21(7), 2312. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from https://doi.org/10.3390/s21072312

    This source discusses the security and privacy challenges that are proposed by voice assistants. It also provides real-life instances and gives ideas on how to solve these challenges. This is an article I obtained from Google Scholar, which is a reliable search engine that provides me with relevant, scholarly sources. This article is very current, making is reliable because the author was able to obtain the information needed to make certain claims and inform others. This article is very descriptive and provides a brief history of voice assistants as well as true stories in which people suffered from voice assistants, making is perfect for any audience that is interested in learning about this topic and providing readers with true evidence. This source is reliable because it is current, written by credible authors, and provides stories that help animate the problem at hand.


  5. Team, A. (2020, January 30). What is a voice assistant? Alan Blog. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from " https://alan.app/blog/voiceassistant-2/

    This source discusses the function of voice assistants and the different types of them. This source also provides a timeline that describes how different voice assistants came to be. This is a blog that discusses the current use of voice assistants, making is reliable because it’s written out of facts. The target audience can be people who are clueless about voice assistants in general and provide them with a general understanding. This blog is reliable because it is very current, the author is fairly credible, and the article is informative enough to introduce voice assistants


  6. McLean, G., & Frimpong, K. O. (2019, October 1). Hey Alexa … examine the variables influencing the use of artificial intelligent in-home voice assistants. ScienceDirect. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from " https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563219301840?casa_token=VPDJCJ4NbIYAAAAA:uHOCWlD_fSbZeCqLs-AVUStx84IVOotdlBZ1LzQ43xuXoA49XIC9KxSKSQ6zf8R-hDPXykch_w

    This source discusses the influence technology has on humans and the way we live life. This source also touches on the reasons why artificial intelligence is affecting us and how it’s changing our normal lives. This is an article I obtained from Google Scholar, which is a reliable search engine that provides me with relevant, scholarly sources. This article is fairly current, making is reliable because the author was able to obtain the information needed to make certain claims and inform others of the findings. This article is very descriptive and provides statistical evidence, making is perfect for any audience that is interested in learning about this shift in life. This source is reliable because it is current, written by credible authors, and provides evidence that help support the claims.


  7. Mathews, J. (2019, 05). Will alexa help blind clients with their accounts?: Voice assistants offer convenience, but pose their own concerns. Financial Planning, 49, 48. Retrieved September 23, 2021 from http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/magazines/will-alexa-help-blind-clients-with-their-accounts/docview/2217540465/se-2?accountid=14541

    This is a source that tells short, true instances about visually impaired individuals and how voice assistants have made their lives easier. It also talks about some advancements that can be made to further cater to the disabled. This is a magazine from ProQuest, a database that is very trustworthy, therefore, reliable in aiding my research. It provides real-life application of voice assistants and how it is taking the burden of certain tasks away from people. This source is reliable because it is current enough to be up to date, it contains evidence of the current use of voice assistants, and it comes from a well-know database.

    8. Website Media References

    Mic Vector Icon. (2021). [Photograph]. Retrieved October 20, 2021 from https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/mic-vector-icon-cartoon-isolated-white-background-logo-179834436.jpg

    Rights to use image: https://www.dreamstime.com/terms


    Powerpoint Presentation: This presentation contains audio clips that add up to a little less than 5 minutes about an overview of voice assistants. It is made in Powerpoint. It is original and created by me and only me. Website presentation


    Voice First Strategy for brands to Increase Customer Engagement and Drive Sales. (2021). Retrieved October 27, 2021 from https://ebusinessinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/voice-technology-assistants.webp

    This image is relevant to my research because these are real-life, popular examples of voice assistants, which is what my paper is about. This gives people a visual to refer to while reading the information in my website. It allows them to create connections between the information they acquire and these example that may exist in their everyday life. This image clearly depicts well-known voice assistants, which aids the understanding of the information in the website. It fits perfectly under the "Current Use" webpage since it shows how voice assistants look and are being utilized in present day. Rights to use information and image: https://ebusinessinstitute.com/privacy-policy/

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