Israeli Journalist with ALS Resumes Work Using AI Technology

Moshe Nussbaum, a veteran police reporter, returns to television despite speech challenges caused by ALS, thanks to innovative AI tools.

Moshe Nussbaum, a well-known Israeli journalist, has resumed his role as a TV reporter after over a year away due to ALS-related speech difficulties.
The AI system enables Nussbaum to type his reports, which are then converted into speech using a voice synthesizer based on his past recordings.
A separate AI program synchronizes his lip movements with the synthesized speech, creating a seamless on-screen appearance.
While Nussbaum is physically present in the studio, live broadcasts are not yet possible due to the limitations of the technology.
ALS, a degenerative neurological condition, impairs motor functions and speech, making this technological breakthrough particularly significant for accessibility in media.