Ajit Narayanan
Inventor | Empowering Nonverbal Communication
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Ajit Narayanan is the inventor of FreeSpeech, a revolutionary communication platform that empowers individuals with speech and language disabilities. As the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Invention Labs, Narayanan has dedicated his career to developing assistive technologies that improve quality of life.
His TED talk on using AI to enhance nonverbal communication has been viewed over 1 million times, showcasing his innovative approach to accessibility. Narayanan's keynotes inspire audiences to rethink the power of technology in addressing global challenges.
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A word game to communicate in any language
While working with kids who have trouble speaking, Ajit Narayanan sketched out a way to think about language in pictures, to relate words and concepts in "maps." The idea now powers the FreeSpeech app, which can help nonverbal people communicate.
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