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UTEP Research Aims to Enhance Naturalness of AI Speech in English and Spanish

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A research team at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has conducted a study that highlights an often overlooked feature of speech in both English and Spanish speakers. This finding could significantly improve the naturalness of voices generated by artificial intelligence. The study emphasizes how individuals tend to articulate words less precisely in casual conversation, which is a crucial element for developing more human-like AI speech. This research not only has implications for technology but also enhances our understanding of bilingual communication.

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