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AI and Aphasia: Overcoming Communication Barriers

In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue' podcast, Jez shares his personal journey with Aphasia following a severe stroke in 2016. He discusses the challenges he faced in communicating and how he overcame them by starting a local Aphasia support group during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jez also delves into his long-standing interest in AI, dating back to the 1980s, and explains how AI has significantly advanced in recent years. He introduces an AI-powered app he developed to assist Aphasia sufferers in recalling words more easily. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to support individuals with communication difficulties while noting the broader implications of AI technology in society.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:15 Overcoming Aphasia: Personal Journey
01:28 Community Involvement and Support Groups
03:17 Introduction to AI and Early Experiences
05:14 Developing an AI App for Aphasia
15:41 Practical Uses of AI in Daily Life
22:27 Challenges and Future of AI
25:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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