Finding Words: AI and Aphasia

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Send a textIn this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons with guest Dr. Abi Roper explore how artificial intelligence can assist people with Aphasia in finding their voices again. The discussion covers the ways AI aids in simplifying text, improving written communication, and developing speech recognition technologies. The episode features Jez Hodgkinson, who created an AI-driven app to help with word-finding and introduces Robert Baldcock, a musician using AI-based personalized voice technology. The conversation highlights both the promise and pitfalls of AI in this field, addressing issues such as AI's limitations in real-time conversations and the need for co-designing tools that are genuinely empowering for users with Aphasia.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:21 Understanding Aphasia and AI's Potential01:03 Dr. Abi Roper on AI and Aphasia01:42 AI's Role in Simplifying Text02:39 Speech Recognition Challenges and Advances04:48 Jez Hodgkinson's AI App for Word Finding07:26 Chatbots and Human Conversation10:41 AI's Limitations and Hallucinations12:33 Visual Support and Multimodal Communication14:09 Robert Baldock Personalized Synthetic Voice17:03 Co-Designing AI Tools with People with AphasiaSupport the showSupport the show: Donate Now This podcast is funded by https://www.bas.org.uk To watch Jonathan’s film: https://tipofmytonguefilm.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tipofmytonguefilm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhirons/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipofmytonguepodcast/ X: http://x.com/buffaloloungeukThe Tavistock Trust for Aphasia websitehttp://aphasiatavistocktrust.org

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