Existing voice assistants require internet and raise privacy concerns. Build a FOSS alternative that works offline for basic commands and dictation. Privacy-conscious professionals would pay for reliable local processing. Start with core commands and expand functionality. Competing with built-in system features is challenging.
Privacy-focused Mac voice assistant
Develop a lightweight, offline voice assistant for macOS that prioritizes privacy while handling basic tasks and dictation.
Why now
Mac users want voice assistance without cloud dependency or data harvesting
- Who for
- privacy-focused Mac users
- Business model
- donations or pro features
- Effort
- A few months
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