The University of Washington introduced the "Target Speech Hearing" system, allowing users to enroll a specific speaker by mere eye contact and subsequently isolating their voice in real-time. This innovation aims to enhance user control and auditory experiences in noisy surroundings.

Key points

• Noise-canceling headphones lack precise control over desired sounds within the environment.

• The "Target Speech Hearing" AI system enables users to choose and isolate specific speakers by briefly looking at them.

• The technology, presented at the ACM CHI Conference, showcases the potential for personalized audio experiences in public spaces.