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An Indian AI startup is putting powerful voice assistants on simple feature phones that work offline and cost just megabytes of space. Millions who can't afford smartphones will soon access AI help in their local languages.
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.
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.
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.
A Kenyan nonprofit just opened Africa's first dedicated fund for assistive technology startups, investing $500,000 in entrepreneurs building life-changing tools for people with disabilities. In a continent where 200 million people need assistive devices but only 10% can access them, this fund treats disability innovation as the scalable business it truly is.
Braden Smith just became college basketball's all-time assists leader, and State Farm celebrated by signing him immediately after. The Purdue guard's record-breaking 1,077th career assist earned him a partnership with one of America's biggest brands.
Growing awareness of gender bias in AI voice assistants is driving real change in how tech companies design their products. From Kenya's health chatbots empowering youth to new regulations requiring gender impact assessments, the movement toward inclusive AI is gaining momentum.
Researchers discovered that people naturally mumble a bit when expressing positive emotions, a finding that could make digital assistants like Siri sound less robotic. The breakthrough could help AI finally escape its cold, unfeeling reputation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An occupational therapy professor has spent 40 years creating over 2,000 assistive technology solutions, each costing less than five dollars. Her ingenious hacks help disabled people afford the tools they need to live independently.
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.
Melbourne's Josh Giddey just made Australian basketball history, dishing out 19 assists in a single NBA game to break Ben Simmons' previous record. The 23-year-old Bulls guard is having a breakout season despite his team's playoff struggles.
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.
Purdue point guard Braden Smith just became only the fifth player in Division I college basketball history to reach 1,000 career assists. The senior star reached the milestone during a game against Michigan State, cementing his legacy as one of college basketball's greatest playmakers.
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.
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