OpenVoice

Help Us Break Down Barriers in Speech Tech

Open Voice is an open source speech dataset (corpus) of native contributors who want to help computer system understand and speak African languages.

For Developers

Contribute to OpenVoice by helping us design and build the product.

For Sponsor/Partner

Support the advancement of AI and promote an inclusive African AI future. Gain early access to AI solutions, recognition, and networking opportunities.

For Speech Contributors

Lend your voice to train computers to speak your native language. It all takes a fun language game played on your smartphone.

What is a speech dataset?

Imagine a collection of recordings where people speak in different languages and accents. This data helps computers understand human speech and build better technologies for everyone and we collect them through a fun language game that anyone can play, then make it available for anyone to use for training a machine learning model.

Why you should sponsor/Partner OpenVoice

Support the growth and development of AI in Africa with the opportunity to contribute/host speech datasets, collaborate on projects, and showcase your commitment to advancing AI technology on the continent.

Gain access to advanced localized AI models, leadership opportunities, and networking events as a valued partner. Highlight your impact.

Gain access to a diverse network of industry experts, researchers, and AI leaders, facilitating collaboration, knowledge sharing, and potential opportunities.

How our Dataset
drives innovation and
impacts

Open Voice data is transforming technology and preserving cultural heritage. 

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Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)

Powering voice assistants, transcription services, and real-time captioning to make technology more accessible.

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Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Improving sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, text summarization, language translation, and conversational agents.

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Natural Language Understanding (NLU)

Developing sophisticated assistants that can handle complex queries and provide accurate results.

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Speaker Recognition

Enhancing security systems and personalizing user experiences in voice-activated applications.

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Speech Synthesis (Text-to-Speech - TTS)

Generating natural-sounding speech for audiobooks, navigation systems, and assistive technologies.

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Linguistic Research

Advancing academic research, preserving languages, and developing educational materials.

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Accessibility Tools

Creating voice-controlled interfaces and real-time transcription for the hearing impaired.

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Preserving endangered languages.

Audio archives for future generations and language revitalization for 2000+ endangered languages.

Support OpenVoice

OpenVoice uses gamification with redeemable cash tokens to make it fun for contributors. Our progress hinges on the number of users and developers participating. It takes significant funds to reward contributors, host datasets, and improve our platform. If you value openness, inclusivity, and language heritage, please donate today!

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