In this episode of The Future Of, host Jeff Dance is joined by Dr. Yossi Kishet, Chief Scientist at aiOla, to discuss the transformative role of AI in speech recognition and synthesis. They explore recent advancements, the impact of cultural nuances in language, potential applications in healthcare, and ethical concerns surrounding AI speech technology. They Cover: 00:00 - Intro 03:52 - The Evolution of AI Speech Recognition 12:20 - Recent Developments in AI Speech Technology 20:15 - Applications of Speech AI in Healthcare 28:13 - The Importance of Cultural Nuances in Speech 34:09 - Ethical Considerations: Deep Fakes and Regulation 42:20 - Future Directions: Needs for Better Algorithms and More Data 50:34 - Industry Leaders and Academic Institutions in Speech AI 55:53 - Final Thoughts: The Importance of a Moral Framework in AI