RESOURCES
For many years now, we’ve been sharing useful resources and media stories related to our research projects. As a leading Science Laboratory in the San Francisco area, it’s important for us to engage with the community and keep them informed about the incredible work and developments they’re helping to support.
RESOURCES
For many years now, we’ve been sharing useful resources and media stories related to our research projects. As a leading Science Laboratory in the San Francisco area, it’s important for us to engage with the community and keep them informed about the incredible work and developments they’re helping to support.
MEDIA
Find here media coverage featuring our work.
Older adults do not distinguish well between human and modern AI speech
(2023)
Featured paper:
Herrmann B (2023) The perception of artificial-intelligence (AI) based synthesized speech in younger and older adults. International Journal of Speech Technology.
Other online news coverage: eurekalert.org
CTV news coverage:
"As recent years have seen rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) programs, rendering increasingly human-like computer-generated text and speech, a new study warns that older adults are most at risk of tumbling within the traps of phone scams and fraud. ..."
Older adults may be better at listening in noisy social settings than long thought
(2022)
Featured paper:
Irsik VC, Johnsrude IS, Herrmann B (2022) Age-related deficits in dip-listening evident for isolated sentences but not for spoken stories. Scientific Reports 12:5898.
Online news coverage: eurekalert.org; miragenews.com; medicalxpress.com
"Ever grumble about your grandpa's tendency to cheat during a spirited game of gin rummy; or mutter under your breath when grandma asks you to help clean the table at family dinner? Well, you might want to do it more quietly, because there's a good chance they can hear you better than you think. ..."
Aged brains are hyper-responsive to sound
(2018)
Featured paper:
Herrmann B, Maess B, Johnsrude IS (2018) Aging affects adaptation to sound-level statistics in human auditory cortex. The Journal of Neuroscience 38:1989-1999.
Print coverage: London Free Press
"Trouble tuning out noise as you age? Blame your brain, not your ears. A new study from Western University says aging brains are more sensitive to all sounds ..."
Video from CTV news
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