In a country where many people don’t speak English, news platform Lokal is meeting growing demand by delivering regional news in local languages. With non-English speakers accessing the internet more than ever before, the start-up is helping media companies to better cater to their users.

The BBC has announced plans to launch a voice assistant nicknamed ‘Beeb’ that is capable of picking up a range of British accents. By acknowledging and celebrating the UK’s regional diversity, the broadcaster is hoping to take on tech giants and win the hearts of people nationwide.

With a population of over 1.3 billion, the chances of feeling lonely in India may seem slim. But for the country’s 26.8 million disabled people, the emotional effects of exclusion are very real, especially when it comes to relationships. How is dating start-up Inclov serving this community’s needs?

As more and more people worldwide use virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa, both within homes and on the go, it’s becoming increasingly important for brands to consider how these AIs respond with their ‘voices’. What should they sound like, and what kind of tone should they take with users?