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Veritone Wins Netty Award for Best Use of AI for Accessibility
Award win recognizes groundbreaking work in synthetic voice and underscores Veritone’s AI for Good principles DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Veritone, Inc.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAward win recognizes groundbreaking work in synthetic voice and underscores Veritone’s AI for Good principles\n\n\n DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nVeritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, today announced its VocaliD technology has won the Netty Award for “Best Use of AI for Accessibility.” The award recognizes innovative use of artificial intelligence to enhance communication accessibility for individuals with speech and voice disabilities.\n\n\nVeritone’s winning entry represents groundbreaking work in the field of synthetic voice creation for the over 2 million Americans who rely on augmentative and alternative communication devices. The company’s proprietary AI-driven voice technology allows users to create personalized voices that closely match their natural speech, providing a powerful tool for those who rely on text-to-speech devices. Veritone’s VocaliD technology is critical to enhancing accessibility, allowing individuals to reclaim their voices and communicate with greater authenticity and confidence.\n\n\nFor the Netty Award, Veritone presented research from clinicians and teachers who reported a 300% increase in communication participation among individuals attributed to their VocaliD voice and acknowledged that effective communication is crucial for helping individuals maintain independence, ensure their safety and foster meaningful relationships.\n\n\n“We are incredibly honored to receive the Netty Award for Best Use of AI for Accessibility, which emphasizes our commitment to using AI for Good – Veritone’s guiding principles to ensure advanced AI technology is used safely and responsibly to empower humans,” said Ryan Steelberg, president and chief executive officer, Veritone. “We believe that voice is a critical aspect of personal identity, and we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with speech disabilities to ensure everyone has the ability to express themselves uniquely and authentically.\"\n\n\nWith one of the largest voice data sets in the world, Veritone empowers individuals to express their true identity, as every voice crafted is as unique as a fingerprint, allowing individuals to communicate in a way that is authentically their own. Veritone’s VocaliD accessibility solution has helped thousands feel heard. Beyond individual impact, the technolo...