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Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Nonny95(op): 9:25pm On Jul 04, 2024
Google Engineer Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Groundbreaking Igbo Speech-to-Text Model

In an exciting development for language technology, Ijemma Onwuzulike, a software engineer at Google, has announced the creation of the first Igbo speech-to-text model. Known as IgboSpeech, this Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) model is specifically designed for Igbo language, showcasing a Word Error Rate (WER) of 29.

Onwuzulike shared a preview of IgboSpeech on social media, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the way Igbo language is processed and understood by technology. “The first Igbo speech-to-text model is here!” she exclaimed in her announcement. She emphasized the team’s commitment to further refining the model and plans to release it alongside the Igbo API.

This development marks a significant step forward in the preservation and promotion of the Igbo language, offering new opportunities for integration into modern technology and digital platforms.
The first Igbo speech-to-text model is here!

Please welcome IgboSpeech 🤖 an ASR model tailored to Igbo speech and text with a 29 WER

We plan on improving the model and releasing it with the Igbo API

Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by 001Lagos: 9:26pm On Jul 04, 2024
Igbo get brains abeg

Better tribe

No wonder the likes of davido, Seyi Tinubu married from the great Igbo tribe
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Nonny95(op): 9:26pm On Jul 04, 2024
This is impressive.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Finegirl734(f):
Great Igbos. Kudos!!
Contact me for your Academic Assignment, project, dissemination,theses, PowerPoint with a free turnitin report..👇👇
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Qadaffi2idiamin: 9:28pm On Jul 04, 2024
Make no talk wetin dey my mind.

Congratulations big brain.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Welcum: 9:33pm On Jul 04, 2024
Report is saying text-to-speech and speech-to-text.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by hammer567: 9:45pm On Jul 04, 2024
IGBO WILL NEVER DIE.




WE HAVE PEOPLE.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Quest7777:
It is an undisputed fact that if everything in Nigeria is done strictly on Merit, Igbos will take driving seat in most sectors. 👌

Max Respect. 🫡

Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Ttipsy(f): 10:00pm On Jul 04, 2024
Really brave
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by onumadu: 10:13pm On Jul 04, 2024
I know her. She looks like her father. Her father worked for Microsoft many years back.
Proud of her accomplishment.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by popesco123: 10:16pm On Jul 04, 2024
Some idiots will spend their miserable lives here searching for news about Tinubu and obidients.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by LOVEALAIGBO: 10:19pm On Jul 04, 2024
onumadu:
I know her. She looks like her father. Her father worked for Microsoft many years back.
Proud of her accomplishment.
She’s the true daughter of her father….working and excelling in the same field as her Dad!
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by gistray: 10:44pm On Jul 04, 2024
My type of woman.

Igbos are indeed blessed... Continue making us proud.

Where can we test this product if it's currently available
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Forumites: 11:06pm On Jul 04, 2024
LOVEALAIGBO:
She’s the true daughter of her father….working and excelling in the same field as her Dad!
Honestly. Just like Tiger woods and Ronaldo. Let direct our kids to help the society cos na them go enjoy this country las las.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Forumites: 11:08pm On Jul 04, 2024
This is purely educative so hellanus and yaribanzamo shouldn’t be seen here except they’ve been paid. 👨‍✈️
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by G0odharddick: 12:27am On Jul 05, 2024
Our brothers from sad waste have all avoided this post due to their hatred and bitterness for the igbos.

God bless yaradua
God bless GEJ
God bless PO
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Medipharm: 2:08am On Jul 05, 2024
Beauty with brains. Unlike those always looking for men to reap and head straight to hair shops for bone straight and mammalian hairs, her priority is how to improve things around her
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Mindlog: 2:12am On Jul 05, 2024
Impressive.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Artscollection: 2:23am On Jul 05, 2024
Forumites:
This is purely educative so hellanus and yaribanzamo shouldn’t be seen here except they’ve been paid. 👨‍✈️
Hell anus is roaming ikoyi day n nyt in order to coolect his ebinpiawa allowance why yarimo is busy with his babiyaka enterprise
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Adaisback(f): 5:29am On Jul 05, 2024
Team Umuada Igbo. That's how we roll. My fellow beauty and brain , I greet you
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by deathtoLeo: 6:19am On Jul 05, 2024
Adaisback:
Team Umuada Igbo. That's how we roll. My fellow beauty and brain , I greet you
yes ooo
I dream the day I'll meet you to plant my seed into you
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Okoroawusa: 6:23am On Jul 05, 2024
Wow! This is so lovely!
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by AcadaWriter: 7:18am On Jul 05, 2024
This is impressive.
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Nobody: 7:21am On Jul 05, 2024
Great work…..Good job Ada
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 7:24am On Jul 05, 2024
Igbo Amaka

Congratulations🎉🥳👏
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by ResidentSnitch(f): 7:41am On Jul 05, 2024
She could be Obidient, so I won't congratulate her. shocked
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by christejames(m): 9:14am On Jul 05, 2024
Igbos are truly brilliant! shocked shocked shocked




No wonder the British colonialists felt intimidated by them up to the point of balkanising and dividing them just to have access to them? They are just like seeds cast into the wild and forgotten not knowing that they will grow into a mighty Iroko cum oak tree shocked




Congratulations!
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by omoredia: 9:14am On Jul 05, 2024
Wow this is commendable
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Rapmoney(m): 9:15am On Jul 05, 2024
Good one
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by hafeeanubasy: 9:15am On Jul 05, 2024
001Lagos:
Igbo get brains abeg

Better tribe

No wonder the likes of davido, Seyi Tinubu married from the great Igbo tribe
Yorubas have a superior brain

No wonder the likes of chioma ,Seyi Tinubu wife p-squate married,Betty akeredolu,Davido grandmother married from the greater yorubal tribe.
Yorubas will not celebrate this kind of doing because its just normal to them.

Na village people dey celebrate something wey no be big deals!
Re: Google Engineer, Ijemma Onwuzulike Develops Igbo Speech-to-Text Model by Yankee101:
Well done

But if you have a large body of work, training an AI model to learn the language and translate it is a simple procedure if you understand Machine Learning.

The biggest problem is having a body of work for her ML model to learn from

Hausa language will be the easiest to develop in nigeria because of existing channels such as BBC Hausa and VOA Hausa
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