An Israeli reporter lost his ability to speak. AI is bringing his famous voice back on air
- An Israeli reporter named Nussbaum lost his ability to speak due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, diagnosed two years ago.
- Channel 12 announced that Nussbaum will return as a commentator using AI technology in the coming weeks.
- Nussbaum describes his new AI-enabled voice as a 'magic trick' that has allowed his comeback.
- He believes that reinventing himself with the help of Channel 12 is crucial in his fight against the disease.
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AI Restores the Voice of Israeli Journalist Moshe Nussbaum After ALS Diagnosis
When a renowned Israeli TV journalist lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, he thought his career might be over. But now, using artificial-intelligence software that can recreate his widely recognized gravelly voice, Moshe Nussbaum — known to generations of viewers simply as “Nussi” — is making a comeback. Nussbaum, 71, was diagnosed two years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s di…
Israeli TV reporter lost ability to speak clearly, AI helping him get back on air
Jerusalem: When a renowned Israeli TV journalist lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, he thought his career might be over. But now, using artificial intelligence software that can recreate his widely recognised gravelly voice, Moshe Nussbaum — known to generations of viewers simply as “Nussi” — is making a comeback. Nussbaum, 71, was diagnosed two years ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive disease also known as Lou …
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