How AI gave TV reporter Moshe Nussbaum his voice back [Video]

A well-known Israeli TV journalist has defied the limitations of his progressive neurodegenerative disease with the help of artificial intelligence, enabling him to return to work.

Why it Matters

Moshe Nussbaum, 71, a longtime reporter for Israel’s Channel 12 news, was diagnosed two years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The condition gradually stripped him of the ability to speak clearly and, at times, affected his ability to move and function independently.

Using AI software that has been trained on Nussbaum’s voice, gathered from thousands of hours of his broadcasts over the years, Nussbaum will now be able to write and report his stories, which will be read aloud by the AI. Experts hope the breakthrough could lead to others with the condition being helped to communicate through AI technology.