Veritone Wins Netty Award for Best Use of AI for Accessibility
August 21 2024 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Award win recognizes groundbreaking work in
synthetic voice and underscores Veritone’s AI for Good
principles
Veritone, 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.
Veritone’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.
For 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.
“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."
With 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 technology has contributed to
meaningful research for advancing the science of building
expressive voices. Veritone’s voice solutions are part of a broader
movement to improve accessibility and inclusivity through
innovative and intelligent technology. The company’s work
contributes to the field of augmentative and alternative
communication, providing modern solutions that support those with
communication impairments or facing speechlessness.
The Netty Awards celebrate achievements in the digital
landscape, honoring top companies and leaders across more than 100
distinct categories. It sets a benchmark for excellence and is a
testament to the creativity, innovation, and technical prowess
demonstrated by the winners. Netty Awards recipients are selected
based on a number of factors including creativity, technical
proficiency, innovation and overall excellence in the respective
field.
About Veritone
Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) builds human-centered enterprise AI
solutions. Serving customers in the media, entertainment, public
sector and talent acquisition industries, Veritone’s software and
services empower individuals at the world’s largest and most
recognizable brands to run more efficiently, accelerate decision
making and increase profitability. Veritone’s leading enterprise AI
platform, aiWARE™, orchestrates an ever-growing ecosystem of
machine learning models, transforming data sources into actionable
intelligence. By blending human expertise with AI technology,
Veritone advances human potential to help organizations solve
problems and achieve more than ever before, enhancing lives
everywhere. To learn more, visit Veritone.com.
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