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March 10, 2025

Stuttered Speech Data for Stutterers, with Stutterers, by Stutterers: Insights from Stuttering Advocates

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems have long struggled to accurately recognize and process stuttered speech, largely due to their training on fluency-biased datasets. As a result, people who stutter (PWS) frequently encounter challenges when using voice-activated technologies, automated transcription services, and other speech-based AI tools. This lack of inclusivity and […]
July 30, 2023

Stuttering and telecommunication technologies

1 to 3% of the world population stutter, but most of the challenges with stuttering are invisible. Stuttering is incurable and socially stigmatized: people who stutter suffer from verbal and physical bullying, social isolation, negative stereotypes, and reduced employment and relationship opportunities. Technology has played a significant role in the […]