The Dangerous Myth of the “Neutral” Voice
The voice was clear.Confident.Professional. It just didn’t sound like a person. Something was …off. As we build synthetic voices, there’s a temptation to praise it with how “conversational” it sounds. With that conversational, even a human voice that doesn’t take into consideration the context of what is happening around what it’s saying, the default “neutral” […]
Clarity & Connection
Accessibility that’s emotionally smart, structurally sound, and creatively aligned. What I Do I help teams make accessibility choices they can stand behind: ethically, emotionally, creatively, and strategically. Whether you’re working on audio description, choosing a voice, or trying to make your process less chaotic and more inclusive, I provide clear, actionable guidance rooted in deep […]
What If AI Freed Us Instead of Replacing Us?
I came across a post today that stopped me in my tracks. A woman working in AI wrote about her childhood friend – 46, living with Parkinson’s. She described the heartbreak of watching someone she loves lose control, minute by minute… while knowing she works in a field bursting with promise and hype – and […]