Rather, it is the lack of exposure people have to a variety of accents that can cause communication difficulties. This is relevant wherever safety, but also empathy and learning, are central.

But as reported by Star Life Way, learning to speak Na’vi was less challenging for Worthington than learning other real-life accents. “The Na’vi language, I’ll tell you, was easier for me ...

So, why is it important for a voice assistant to understand your Geordie lilt, your Glaswegian twang, or your Northern Irish accent? A report by the Life Science Centre in Newcastle found that ...