Aizawl, April 23: A Mizo-developed creative technology project, “My First Voice,” has won the Webby Award 2026 People’s Voice Award in the AI Experimental and Innovation category.
The project was developed by Mizo creative technology designer John Vanlalremruata Paite and his team using artificial intelligence to assist children who have difficulty speaking.
“My First Voice” uses AI technology to analyse short voice sounds produced by children who are unable to speak clearly. By combining artificial intelligence with human voice modelling, the system helps interpret and communicate the child’s intended speech from sound samples lasting about 30 seconds.
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The innovation is designed to support children with speech difficulties by enabling others to better understand their attempts to communicate.
The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognise excellence on the internet and in digital innovation. The awards have been presented annually since 2007.
