Topic
children
Researchers Analyze Fine-Tuning Strategies for Children's Speech Recognition Across Age, Gender, and Datasets
A new study from researchers including Sapkota and Narayanan provides a comprehensive analysis of fine-tuning strategies for children's automatic speech recognition (ASR), focusing on cross-dataset, age, and gender generalization. Using the TORGO database, they achieved a 4.65% relative improvement in isolated word recognition and 4.63% in sentence recognition for dysarthric speech by employing a Factorized Time Delay Neural Network (F-TDNN) with pitch features.
Technology Nigel Farage Warns UK Social Media Ban 'Unlikely to Work' Due to VPNs
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has cast doubt on the UK government's planned social media ban for under-16s, arguing that widespread VPN use will undermine enforcement. Digital rights experts confirm a range of workarounds exist, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists the ban can be enforced.
Regulations & Compliance Malaysia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Effective June 1, 2026, Malaysia enforces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Platforms with over 8 million users must implement age-verification systems or face penalties.