No, Siri is not a real name in the sense of being the name of the AI itself. However, a real person did provide the voice for the original Siri.
The Voice Behind Siri
While "Siri" isn't the name of the artificial intelligence, the voice used for the original version of Siri belonged to a real person named Susan Bennett. She wasn't initially credited for her work.
- Susan Bennett: A voice actress who recorded numerous phrases and sentences. These recordings were then used to create the voice of Siri.
How Siri's Voice Was Created
The process of creating Siri's voice involved:
- Recording: Susan Bennett spent hours recording various phrases and sentences.
- Digitization: These recordings were digitized and stored.
- Voice Synthesis: Apple used voice synthesis technology to piece together these recordings to form responses for Siri.
Siri: An AI Assistant
Ultimately, Siri is an AI-powered virtual assistant that responds to user commands and questions. It's not a person with a real name but rather a sophisticated software program.
