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AI Assistant User Builds Custom Wake-Word Model with Own Voice

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A user documented their process of creating a custom wake-word model for their AI assistant, Spiridon. Instead of relying on synthetic data from ElevenLabs, they recorded their own voice for positive examples and used the MUSAN dataset for negatives. While the initial model works, it occasionally misses the wake word or triggers erroneously on similar sounds, indicating a need for more personalized training data. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates a DIY approach to AI personalization, potentially inspiring other users to create custom voice models.

RANK_REASON User-generated content detailing the creation of a custom tool/feature.

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AI Assistant User Builds Custom Wake-Word Model with Own Voice

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Previously I tried ElevenLabs to generate wake-word training samples. But then I thought: Who is the target audience for this tool? I am! So instead of syntheti

    Previously I tried ElevenLabs to generate wake-word training samples. But then I thought: Who is the target audience for this tool? I am! So instead of synthetic positives, I recorded myself saying "Hey, Spiridon". I added negatives from MUSAN, built my own training pipeline and …

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