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Date Published
Author
Ricardo Herreros-Symons
Word count
1204
Language
English
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None

Summary

Speechmatics' speech recognition technology is being used by Udemy to help aid and assist those teaching the next generation, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. The company's best-in-class speech-to-text tools are helping to meet the growing demand for accessible learning platforms, driven in part by tighter rules and regulations around accessibility. With 75,000 instructors in over 75 languages, Udemy is working to make its videos available in all languages, while ensuring that captions are accurate and comply with legislations such as section 508 and WCAG. The company's goal is to make learning accessible globally for everyone, and to achieve this it aims to provide high-quality captions at a price point that makes learning affordable. With the rise of online learning, captioning has become an essential aspect of providing trust and accessibility in educational content, with Udemy working closely with its instructors to ensure that captions meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.