AI and Hearing Aids

From Speech Pathology Programs:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 5% of the world’s population – that’s about 430 million people – require rehabilitation to address their ‘disabling’ hearing loss. The WHO predicts that by 2050, over 700 million people – or one in every ten people – will have disabling hearing loss.

AI is shaking up every field thanks to giant leaps in computer power, availability of extensive data sets, and some remarkable discoveries. This revolutionary wave is smoothly making its way into audiology, the study of hearing.

What’s driving all this change? Well, it’s all about how intelligent programs, called advanced analytics algorithms, can spot patterns in stuff like sounds, videos, and text that don’t have a clear structure. Deep Learning (DL), a really hot part of AI, handles tons of data well. It can pick out the essential bits, learn from them, and get accurate fast.

In hearing loss, AI is significantly enhancing hearing aids and creating innovative tools like real-time speech-to-text apps, making life better for those with auditory challenges. AI marks a leap in support and quality of life for individuals with hearing loss, showing that AI is improving and transforming how we assist those in need.

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