Taiwan rolls out AI voice assistant for weather appStaff writer, with CNAThe popular Taiwan weather app "Raining Bell" has been upgraded to include an AI- powered voice assistant that allows users to ask about the weather using spoken Mandarin or Taiwanese Hokkien. The latest version introduces "Firefly," an AI question- and-answer function that enables hands-free, voice-based queries about the weather, upgrading from the text-only input system. The NCHC began implementing the TAIDE project in 2024 and has since developed the TAIWAN AI RAP platform, which integrates computing power, model training, and deployment tools. Lin said weather services are closely tied to daily life, making them an ideal entry point for generative AI applications. By integrating voice interaction, the app moves beyond button-based searches and allows users to directly ask questions about rainfall and disaster risks, he said.

Source: Taipei Times February 18, 2026 18:17 UTC