AI-Powered Communication Solution for People Living With ALS
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With over 500 million people worldwide grappling with muscular or neurological conditions, our work has the potential to impact lives on a massive scale.” Erin Taylor, a disability advocate and botany enthusiast with ALS, used the technology to introduce herself and then welcome Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang to the stage at Tech World. “It’s an absolute privilege to contribute and collaborate on this project and incorporate such powerful AI technology.” Traditional voice banking is an arduous process, often limited by the vocal deterioration that can emerge as an early symptom of ALS. “Over the past year, we’ve been deeply inspired by individuals reclaiming their voices despite all the challenges, and we’re grateful for the chance to play a small part in that process,” said Mati Staniszewski, CEO of ElevenLabs. “Working with this collaboration perfectly fits our strategy of using AI to make the world better and more connected.” The complete solution currently runs on Lenovo’s ThinkPad x12 detachable PC, which offers an ideal union of power and portability. “We’ve been working with SMF for a few years to help disrupt the assistive tech landscape and give people greater agency and independence,” said Eduardo Jauregui Torrecilla, CEO of IrisBond.