Beyond "Hey Siri": towards Inclusive Speech Technology

I was recently interviewed by the University of Groningen about our research on inclusive speech technology. The article highlights our work on:

• Creating speech technology for people with speech disorders and disfluencies
• Supporting under-resourced languages like Frisian
• Developing systems that can recognize sarcasm with 75% accuracy
• Making speech technology more accessible and inclusive

“Speech technology has the potential to influence the notion of technological inclusivity. I think that technology is at its best when it improves your life.”

The interview explores how we’re moving beyond commercial applications of speech technology to focus on broader societal impact and inclusivity.

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