Coo-ee Podcast26 Jan 2025

Designing Inclusive Voice Assistants: Breaking Stereotypes with Q

In this episode of the Coo-ee Podcast, we explore the groundbreaking study Eschewing Gender Stereotypes in Voice Assistants to Promote Inclusion by Andreea Danielescu. Published at the 2nd Conference on Conversational User Interfaces, this research dives into the social implications of voice assistant design, from reinforcing gender stereotypes to excluding non-binary individuals and marginalized groups.

The episode highlights the development of Q, a genderless voice assistant created to foster inclusivity by sitting between traditional male and female vocal ranges. We discuss how Q was crafted, the cultural and technical challenges of designing such a voice, and the biases present in speech recognition systems. This study reveals the potential for voice technology to drive social change, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful design in creating equitable, inclusive tools for diverse users.

📝 Link to the paper: https://doi.org/10.1145/3405755.3406151

👥 Author: Andreea Danielescu

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