WAXAL: Pioneering Speech Tech for African Languages!
Analysis
WAXAL introduces a groundbreaking, open-source speech dataset, making significant strides in bridging the digital divide for over 100 million African language speakers! This initiative not only advances speech technology but also champions the digital preservation of these vital languages.
Key Takeaways
- •WAXAL comprises ASR and TTS datasets, providing comprehensive resources.
- •The dataset features 21 African languages, benefiting millions of speakers.
- •It's released under a permissive license to foster research and innovation.
Reference / Citation
View Original"To address this gap, we introduce WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset for 21 languages representing over 100 million speakers."
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ArXiv Audio SpeechFeb 4, 2026 05:00
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