Introduction

Audio is perhaps one of the most important, but often overlooked aspects of modern technology in our daily lives. A company called audio analytic has been leveraging machine learning to create machine listening technology that enables a vast array of devices to make sense of the world of sound. Doctor chris mitchell, c eo and founder of audioanalytic, is here to talk about his company's technology - specifically how help keep head phone wearers safe. And more generally, about the challenges, potential and fun involved in teaching machines to listen.