AI BriefingElevenLabs Impact Program brings inclusive voice AI technology to Kenya
Key point
ElevenLabs partnered with Senses Hub to introduce inclusive voice AI technology for people with speech disabilities in Kenya.
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At the Global Data Science and AI Conference held in Nairobi, ElevenLabs partnered with Senses Hub to unveil the ElevenLabs Impact Program. This program aims to support inclusive voice technology for people with speech disabilities across the East Africa region.
Most voices currently offered by assistive technology are generic voices based on American or British English, failing to reflect users' identities. ElevenLabs helps users restore their own natural voice or use culturally familiar voices, lowering communication barriers and social stigma.
ElevenLabs' technology provides the following key features:
- Voice recreation using minimal recording data
- Donated voice selection for users without prior voice data
- Ethical data use based on consent and privacy protection
- Integration with assistive devices and communication apps via API
At the conference, actual beneficiaries who use the technology participated and shared their firsthand experiences of regaining their voices through AI and restoring social participation and dignity, demonstrating the practical value of the technology.
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