New Smithsonian FUTURES exhibit showcases 'first genderless' voice assistant

Updated: April 28, 2026 - 8:36pm

The Smithsonian Institution's new FUTURES exhibit contains an interactive display for the "first genderless" voice assistant named Q. The public display says a genderless digital voice is needed because "some people don’t identify as either male or female, and they may want their voice assistant to mirror that identity." Story by Nicholas Ballasy

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