Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid: AI-Powered Hearing, 51-hour battery life, with CTO Achin Bhowmik

The Chief Technology Officer of Starkey, Achin Bhowmik, enthusiastically introduces the Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid, a cutting-edge product poised to revolutionize the field of hearing devices. In his presentation, Bhowmik emphasizes the widespread prevalence of hearing loss, particularly among individuals aged 80 and older, making it a significant global concern. He notes that the 85-plus age group is currently the fastest-growing demographic in the United States, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions in the realm of hearing assistance.
Bhowmik draws attention to the profound impact of hearing loss on individuals' lives, including the loss of effective communication and the misconception that younger generations are mumbling when, in reality, it is the degradation of hearing abilities. He underscores the tendency for people to delay seeking professional help for hearing issues, often waiting until critical moments, such as disputes over the TV remote control or misunderstandings with grandchildren, force them to acknowledge their hearing loss.
Recognizing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in today's world, Bhowmik explores the intersection of these technologies with hearing aids. He points out that while much of the recent AI discussions have focused on computer vision and image processing, there is a significant opportunity to leverage modern AI algorithms, including deep neural networks, for real-time sound analysis. This allows the hearing aid to distinguish between speech and noise, providing users with a more accurate and personalized auditory experience.
The Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aid, as presented by Bhowmik, boasts an array of features designed to enhance the overall user experience. Its discreet design incorporates Bluetooth technology, enabling seamless integration with smartphones. Bhowmik proudly showcases the device, worn during the presentation, and demonstrates its versatility, including the ability to stream phone calls, music, audiobooks, and more. The device's four microphones facilitate directional sound processing, adapting to various contexts and prioritizing front-facing sound for optimal amplification.
Delving into the potential consequences of untreated hearing loss on cognitive function, Bhowmik stresses the importance of early intervention. He introduces the Genesis AI as a holistic solution that goes beyond traditional hearing aids, using advanced technology to keep the brain active and engaged with sensory signals.
The presentation also touches on the concept of personalization, addressing individual frequency profiles through audiograms and offering mechanical customization options for a comfortable fit. Bhowmik explores the device's capacity for automatic fault detection and alerts, elevating it beyond a mere hearing aid to a multifunctional product with added value for users.
Looking toward the future, Bhowmik envisions a world where advanced hearing technology is more widely accessible, drawing parallels to the transformative impact of smartphones and electric cars. He discusses ongoing efforts within the hearing aid industry to continually improve devices and increase affordability, fostering a vision of expanded access to advanced hearing solutions for a broader population.
The conversation concludes by exploring the potential for technology to enhance all human senses, envisioning a future where customizable voices and advanced technologies contribute to immersive experiences in augmented and virtual reality. Bhowmik leaves audiences with a compelling vision of a world where technology empowers individuals, particularly those with hearing impairments, to lead more enriched and connected lives

[@takpaanboskofsky]

I’m in my village in Alaska and currently waitin to head to anchorage to get my new, I believe, custom in the canal hearing aids in 6-7 weeks and I can’t wait! Right now I’m wearing livio edge ai RIC hearing aids. I wear glasses and during masked season 2020 n after I was so worried of losing an aid when taking off the mask, nearly did a few times 😅 aight, I’m go talk a nap, wake me up when Sept gets here 🤓🤣 Edit: I forgot to mention, I’ve noticed audiology channels release a vast majority of their videos on RIC style and rarely see any on ITC/ITE style hearing aids. I’m 38 years old btw.

[@herbster22]

How are these for Live music and Playing music on stage with a full band and streaming music and other events? I now have Phonak Lumity 90's and am getting ready to consider a change! The rechargeable Lumity lasts approx 12 hours with streaming a few hours a day!

[@user-fm9ku3ey7j]

I am looking for improved clarity in a hearing aid. This review could be helpful, but with my current hearing aids I don't understand most of what is said here. And the option for captions is not available.

[@charbax]

Can you click on the "CC" icon here on KZbin to see the subtitles for my video? Are you watching on your phone? On your phone's Android/iOS KZbin app there is also the CC icon top right next to Setting

[@RangeOfSubjects]

Compared to all the hype and all the money they spent to do this work, it's quite disappointing. The app is poorly designed. There are three separate screens to get to adjustments. Left right volume is on one page. Accessories on another page etc. Sloppy app. A lot of the time the technology is not working and I can hear much better without them. Tinny sound. Hollow sound. The wind improvement is fictional. I'm stuck trying to have a conversation with someone and I'm fiddling with menus trying to figure out how to hear them. When I'm using my hearing aid put everything I need on one screen. It fits. You can only load three extra programs. They don't trust you to use the programs. You have to copy the programs load three more copies of programs load three more Copy the programs load three more. You can't do much in the programs. Again they don't trust you but on the other hand the audiologist isn't really ready to do this either. All this technology and you can't use it.

[@charbax]

Did the audiologist tune these correctly? Are you on the latest firmware? I hope these work better than what you are saying!