The rise of ‘accent softening’: why more and more people are changing their voices

The Guardian·Mar 20

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There is a trend of people changing their voices, referred to as "accent softening". The practice is seen as empowering by some, but others view it as discriminatory, with some drawing parallels to racism. The use of technology, including artificial intelligence, to alter accents is also being implemented in certain industries, such as call centers.

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