AI Detects Depression in Voice Tone

AI Detects Depression in Voice Tone
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AI Detects Depression in Voice Tone

AI Detects Depression in Voice Tone

Depression is a reality for many people, but due to the wide scope of symptoms and varying degrees of severity, it is often difficult to diagnose.

Researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory are attempting to combat this difficulty. They aimed at making diagnosis simpler for doctors and individuals by creating an algorithm that when taught to a machine, can detect depression simply by listening to the tone of your voice.

The technology is in its infancy, so while it promises to be a wonderful tool, there are still some hurdles to overcome. The algorithm is based on a study that used text and audio data from 142 interviews with patients; 30 of the patients had been diagnosed with depression, and the machine was able to correctly identify the other patients with a 77 percent success rate.

Tuka Alhanai, a researcher from the laboratory and one of the developers of the algorithm, said: "If you want to deploy models in a scalable way, you want to minimize the amount of constraints you have on the data you’re using."



Nationwide Theater Tour Kicks off in Al-Baha with 'Baher' Play

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Nationwide Theater Tour Kicks off in Al-Baha with 'Baher' Play

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Theater enthusiasts in Al-Baha turned out in strong numbers for "Baher," a play inspired by maritime heritage and the traditions of ancient sailors and pearl diving.

According to SPA, the event is held from April 3 to 5 as part of the Theater and Performing Arts Commission's nationwide theater tour.
The tour will continue in Jubail (April 17-19), Dammam (April 24-26), and Al-Ahsa (May 1-3), reflecting the commission's efforts to revitalize theater across the Kingdom, T