Speech Technology: Charting New Futures

  • Ashby, S. (Contributor)
  • Hanna, J. (Contributor)
  • Matt Coler (Contributor)
  • Sjuul Bos (Contributor)

Activity: Participating in or organising an event typesOrganising a workshop, seminar, course etc.Scientific

Description

What is speech technology now and what can it become?

This five-day summer school is designed for innovators, dreamers, and hands-on learners. Dive into a dynamic curriculum that blends the arts, ethics, design and technology. Engage in stimulating discussions and thought-provoking lectures. Experience a unique convergence of human-centered design and futuring, opening new horizons in how we think about and interact with technology.

After this summer school you will be able to:

- Explain the fundamentals of Speech Technology: Clearly articulate the underlying principles, mechanisms, and potential advancements in speech recognition and synthesis systems.
- Integrate ethical and human-centered design in Speech Tech: Assess and incorporate ethical considerations and human-centered design approaches in the development and evaluation of speech technology applications, ensuring inclusivity and fairness.
- Conduct futuring and scenario planning for speech tech: Employ futuring and scenario planning methods specifically tailored to speech technology, enabling you to anticipate, discuss, and prepare for various future developments and challenges in the field.
- Apply problem-solving in tech design: Demonstrate the ability to creatively address challenges in technology design, particularly in integrating speech technology into diverse applications, through ideation, prototyping, and critical evaluation.
Period3 Jun 20247 Jun 2024
Event typeOther
LocationLeeuwarden, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • speech technology
  • futures studies
  • manifestos
  • linguistics