Krisp Is Using AI To Help Indians Sound Like Americans On Calls • Scholars

Krisp is using AI to help Indians sound like Americans on calls

Audio startup Krisp has unveiled an AI-powered feature designed to improve clarity during calls by transforming Indian English accents into U.S. English. By adjusting specific phonemes while keeping the speaker’s natural tone, this tool aims to foster better understanding in conversations. The beta version is now available on the Krisp desktop app, allowing users to activate the feature at any time during their calls.

How the Accent Conversion Works

The technology works by subtly altering the way words are pronounced—switching key sounds to reflect American accents. Krisp has focused on Indian accents initially, recognizing the significant role that Indian professionals play in the global workforce. The system generates a real-time voice profile for each user, removing the need for any preliminary voice training.

Key Benefits

Clearer communication during calls.
Real-time accent transformation without extra setup.
Flexibility to switch accents mid-conversation.

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User Experiences and Initial Testing

In early trials, enterprise users witnessed promising enhancements, with sales conversion rates rising by around 26% and revenue per booking increasing by nearly 15%. While initial tests did reveal some issues—such as occasional unnatural sounds and missed words—these are being addressed as the beta version gathers more real-world feedback.

Origin and Future Plans

The inspiration for this feature came from co-founder Arto Minasyan’s personal experience of being misunderstood despite speaking clear English. This challenge sparked a two-year journey of research and development, culminating in the current beta rollout. Looking ahead, Krisp plans to integrate this feature into iOS and Android apps later this year, along with a new Chrome extension to better support various online meeting platforms.

With plans to expand support to additional accents such as Filipino, Krisp continues to push the boundaries of voice technology, aiming to make global communication more accessible and effective.