AI is everywhere these days, including in your earbuds and headphones. Eagle-eyed readers might have seen “AI” splashed across ads and marketing messages for audio tech already. Like, AI-powered spatial audio, AI-enhanced noise-cancelling, AI assistants at the touch of a button. But what does it actually mean to have “AI” in your ears?
The answer isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. That’s because AI is an incredibly broad term, and in audio tech it can also cover a mix of features. From adaptive noise-cancelling and live translation to personal sound profiles and voice assistants.
