SoundHound: Echoes in the Machine

They acquire companies—Interactions being the latest—speaking of ‘strengthening position’ and ‘unlocking opportunities.’ Fine words. But what does it mean for the driver, weary from a long shift, relying on this ‘agentic AI’ to reroute traffic, to book a room, to simply find a moment’s peace? It’s a promise of ease, yes, but built on the backs of programmers, of data miners, of the unseen hands that feed the algorithm. The market sees potential; I see a widening gulf between those who profit from convenience and those who provide it.








