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After 40 years as the deep-voiced announcer of New York City's subway system, Bernie Wagenblast shared her transition journey and debuted her new, feminized voice to millions of daily riders. Her story highlights how voice coaching is becoming vital gender-affirming care for trans people everywhere.
Japan just became the first nation to officially extend legal protections to human voices in the age of AI. The move shields celebrities and public figures from having their voices cloned without permission.
Over 80 UK performers are asking the government to give everyone legal ownership of their voice to prevent AI cloning. The campaign comes as voice theft cases increase weekly, threatening performers' livelihoods.
Four Athens County students are among 330 young people across Appalachian Ohio receiving life-changing scholarships this year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 to help students pursue their dreams.
When actor Eric Dane lost his voice to ALS, AI technology gave it back to him so authentically that his family and nurses were moved to tears. Now the company behind it is offering free voice restoration to one million people worldwide.
India's Karnataka state is piloting voice AI technology that could help citizens practice job interviews, restore speech for people who've lost their voice, and verify government announcements. The initiative comes as the tech hub builds toward its "DeepTech Decade" with over 100,000 AI professionals already calling Bengaluru home.
Experimental composer Holly Herndon trained an AI model on her own voice and released it free for anyone to use. She sees the technology as a tool to bring artists together, not replace them.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Ohio University Zanesville will host a free summit bringing together community members to share powerful stories of resilience and recovery across Appalachian Ohio. The September event offers both in-person and virtual options for anyone wanting to connect through stories of strength.
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 in scholarships to students across 32 counties, opening doors to college for hundreds of young people. Four Washington County teens earned scholarships for their leadership and community service.
More than 1,000 Voice of America employees are heading back to work after a federal judge blocked mass layoffs and ordered the international broadcaster to resume operations. The ruling protects a news service that's been sharing American stories with the world since 1942.
Hundreds of journalists are returning to work after a federal judge ruled Voice of America must be fully restored. The government-run news service, which broadcasts to 362 million people worldwide, had been operating with only a skeleton crew.
A new company is fixing a problem billions of people face: voice AI that doesn't understand how they actually speak. Shunya Labs built technology that works with code-switching, accents, and 55 Indian languages at a fraction of the usual cost.
Scientists just discovered enough lithium in the Appalachian Mountains to power America's tech and electric vehicle needs for over three centuries. This massive find could transform U.S. energy independence and reshape the future of green technology.
A Canadian biotech company developed AI technology that analyzes voice patterns to detect alcohol and drug impairment, helping mining operations keep workers safer. The screening kiosks process 140 vocal markers in seconds without invasive testing.
Google and Apple's AI advances are sparking a voice technology boom in South Korea. Local tech giants are investing heavily in Korean-language assistants that understand the language's unique complexity.
Volunteers gathered in Gary, West Virginia to distribute clean drinking water and work toward lasting solutions for residents facing unsafe water quality. Regional nonprofit Appalachian Voices opened their first Charleston office just in time to help.
Over 1,000 journalists are heading back to work at Voice of America after a federal judge ruled their dismissals unlawful. The decision restores a vital news source serving 362 million people in countries with limited press freedom.
When Aunty Ora stunned four judges on The Voice: Australia, they asked what else she did. Her answer? "I teach the haka." Moments later, all four were on stage learning the traditional Māori war dance.
Researchers in Madrid developed AI that identifies trauma in voices to help victims before tragedy strikes. The breakthrough could transform helplines and doctor visits into life-saving early warning systems.
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