

When voice search and accents collide with Alan Presch
Aug 21, 2023
Alan Presch, who helped a voice assistant understand accents more accurately, discusses the challenges of different accents, the work of transcription professionals, and trust issues with voice assistants and over-reliance on technology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Background and Voice Search
05:36 • 15min
The Evolution of Voice Assistants and Search Habits
20:09 • 4min
Understanding Accents and Speech Speed
24:23 • 9min
Challenges Faced with Transcription and Recruitment for Voice Assistant Training
33:09 • 2min
Trust issues with voice assistants and the rebellion against reliance on technology
35:37 • 2min
The Challenges of Transcription and Voice Assistants
37:43 • 10min