{"id":2550,"date":"2021-05-07T17:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T21:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2550"},"modified":"2021-05-07T17:00:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T21:00:55","slug":"what-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence-in-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/what-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence-in-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What comes to mind when you hear the words \u201cartificial intelligence\u201d? For some, these words make them think of a scene from a sci-fi movie where a science experiment at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Georgia<\/a> comes to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be surprised to learn that we see forms of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, like when our inboxes automatically sort emails into folders, when we check the weather forecast, when our banks alert us to potentially fraudulent transactions and when our favorite streaming platforms recommend new shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another surprising place we find artificial intelligence is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aids-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Artificial Intelligence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Fitting Female Patient With Hearing Aid\" class=\"wp-image-2552\" width=\"291\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/woman-audiologist-hearing-aids-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a machine to perform tasks and to react to stimuli like a human would, using a set of predetermined rules that it\u2019s been programmed to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the umbrella of AI are machine learning and deep neural networks (DNN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Machine learning <\/strong>means a machine uses algorithms (a set of rules) to sort data, make predictions and decide how to respond.<\/li><li><strong>DNNs <\/strong>are a subtype of AI that mimic how the brain works in order to respond to stimuli like a human, but without being programmed to specifically do so.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is AI Used in Hearing Aids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrum.ieee.org\/consumer-electronics\/audiovideo\/deep-learning-reinvents-the-hearing-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">today\u2019s state-of-the-art devices utilize AI<\/a> to improve the listening experience. More specifically, they help with understanding speech in background noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DNNs in hearing aids can select certain sounds to amplify, like speech, while suppressing background noise. They can also identify and separate multiple speakers, select a primary voice to amplify and subdue secondary voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is beneficial in a number of environments. For example, at a restaurant or dinner party, your hearing aid can amplify the voice of your conversation partner, allow you to hear the voices of others in your party and suppress background noises like dishes clinking together and other patrons having conversations. If you live an active lifestyle and are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-aids\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\">interested in the benefits of hearing aids<\/a> with AI technology, call the experts at ENT of Athens to schedule an appointment today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/how-to-pick-the-best-hearing-aid\/\">How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/can-music-cause-hearing-loss\/\">Can Music Cause Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/what-are-the-symptoms-of-hearing-loss\/\">What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What comes to mind when you hear the words \u201cartificial intelligence\u201d? For some, these words make them think of a scene from a sci-fi movie where a science experiment at University of Georgia comes to life. You may be surprised to learn that we see forms of artificial intelligence in our everyday lives, like when&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2552,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Many of today\u2019s state-of-the-art devices use AI to improve the listening experience. 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