Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in so many facets of our existence. It is disrupting the status quo and challenging previously held beliefs and systems. From the looks of it, AI’s application in the hearing health-care arena is present and growing.

AI use in hearing aids, in particular, is garnering attention outside the field. In a recent Forbes article, Kesari (2023) highlights how AI can be used with hearing aid technology, possibly to deliver better speech-in-noise outcomes. The article also notes several challenges with AI and hearing technology, namely data privacy and complex auditory processing.

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Reference

Kesari G. (2023) AI vs hearing loss: the battle that’s transforming millions of lives. Forbes (accessed September 8, 2023).

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