The Secret Genius of Modern Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Virtual Assistant

Airdate: 2022-Nov-24

Episode summary:

Hannah Fry delves into the inner workings of virtual assistants, such as Google Assistant and Siri, which are now found in almost half of all UK homes.Hannah goes behind the scenes with Alexa's chief scientist, reveals how secret technology invented to hunt U-boats led to their targeted hearing, and discovers modern wireless networks' debt to a 1940s Hollywood star.

About The Secret Genius of Modern Life series:

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.<...Show more >