Empowering voices through inclusive speech technology
At Speechmatics, we believe that inclusive speech technology can break down barriers and create opportunities for people across industries and countries.
We can now share a film, recently released and produced for us by BBC Story Works Commercial Productions that shows just how powerful inclusive technology can be.
The video tells Osama’s story, a student from Sudan who is currently studying biomedical sciences at Bradford University in the UK, with the dream of practising medicine in his home country.
Studying complicated technical medical terms is tough in any language, but in Osama’s case he does so in his second language. Fortunately, he is able to re-watch his lectures, with translated audio captions in his native Arabic, all powered by Echo 360 and Speechmatics’ ASR.
Inclusive technology in action: Osama’s story
The film doesn’t just showcase Osama’s journey - it reminds us of the importance of building technology that works for everyone and, in Speechmatics' case, understands everyone.
Inclusive speech technology, such as Speechmatics' ASR, allows individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds to access education and professional opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.
Insights from Benedetta Cevoli on inclusivity
At Speechmatics, inclusivity is more than a technical goal - it’s an ethical imperative. By creating solutions that work across languages, accents, and dialects, we ensure that everyone can benefit from cutting-edge AI-powered speech recognition.
In the video, Benedetta Cevoli, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Speechmatics, discusses how the technology works and why inclusivity is central to our mission to "Understand Every Voice".
