Eden Prairie, Minnesota (September 5, 2024) – Starkey’s industry-leading Research and Development team is celebrating nearly 300 years of collective work experience in the field of artificial intelligence. Starkey’s Vice President of Advanced Development, Amit Shahar, recently joined Chief Hearing Health Officer Dave Fabry on Starkey Sound Bites to talk about the company’s journey to become the hearing industry’s leader in technology and his vision for the future.
Shahar has been instrumental in driving Starkey’s innovative approach, including the strategic decision to establish a global R&D presence in Israel. During the conversation, Shahar delves into how Starkey is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its hearing aids, making them more intuitive and capable of adapting to real-world environments. He explains the transition from traditional algorithm-based systems to machine learning and deep learning, which are intended to mimic the human brain's neural networks, offering users a more personalized and effective hearing experience.
"Our biggest investment is in better hearing—improving sound quality and speech in noise is paramount,” said Shahar. “But we also believe in the future of health and wellness features, which are increasingly becoming part of hearing technology. With AI and deep learning, we're not just improving hearing; we're helping people live better."
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About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Founded by Bill Austin in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies. The company has more than 5,000 employees, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.
