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Night Owls
Episode 42 (with RIta Singh)
Oct 19, 2024
Renowned voice forensics scientist Rita Singh unveils the secrets our voices hold about us, from health indicators to honesty. Journeying from India to Carnegie Mellon, she revolutionizes voice analysis with discoveries like detecting COVID-19 through vocal patterns. Her insights into AI’s role in healthcare promise early disease detection. There's also an intriguing segment on reconstructing historical voices, including Rembrandt's, revealing the fascinating interplay between vocal qualities and identity. Discover how these advancements could shape the future of forensics!
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- Dr. Rita Singh's pioneering voice forensics research reveals how vocal analysis can reveal critical personal information like health and identity.
- The integration of AI in voice analysis offers innovative solutions for medical diagnostics while also raising ethical concerns regarding privacy and data misuse.
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Dr. Rita Singh's Journey to Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Rita Singh's path to Carnegie Mellon University began with a four-year bachelor's degree in physics in India, followed by a master's in exploration geophysics. After winning a scholarship for a PhD, she shifted her focus to chaos theory, which ultimately led her to join the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Her transition to voice processing started when she moved to the School of Computer Science, where her interest in music and speech flourished. Dr. Singh's research trajectory illustrates how diverse academic interests can converge to innovate cutting-edge technology in voice forensics.
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