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Practical AI: Machine Learning, Data Science, LLM

Speech recognition to say it just right

Mar 23, 2020
49:14
Snipd AI
Catherine Breslin, Co-founder of Cobalt, discusses speech recognition, its integration into virtual assistants, and its use in transcription and captioning. She explains how to assemble a lexicon, acoustic model, and language model to bring speech recognition to life. The podcast also covers applications of speech technology, challenges in building accurate speech recognition systems, and the future of speech technology and its accessibility benefits.
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Quick takeaways

  • Speech technology can make technology more accessible for individuals with reading and writing limitations, empowering them to interact with computers more naturally.
  • Expanding speech technology to different languages through techniques like transfer learning can enable more people to benefit from speech recognition and virtual assistants, improving global technology access and user experiences.

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The Potential of Voice Technology for Accessibility

One of the exciting possibilities of speech technology is its ability to make technology more accessible and level the playing field for individuals who may have limitations in reading and writing. Voice interfaces and virtual assistants can provide a more natural and user-friendly way for people with different abilities to interact with computers and access information. This holds particular promise for individuals with medical conditions that affect their speech or elderly individuals who may struggle with traditional input methods like keyboards and mice. Voice technology has the potential to empower these individuals and help them lead more independent lives.

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