ALS took a young mother's voice away. AI helped her regain it
October 19, 2024
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2:03Now PlayingALS took a young mother's voice away. AI helped her regain it
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as posted by the channelWhen April Kerner first started losing her voice, she wasn't sure she would be able to communicate with her family ever again.
Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the disease not only affected Kerner's mobility but also her ability to speak.
However, thanks to artificial intelligence technology, the 42-year-old said she can successfully communicate using a program that sounds like her old voice.
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