In this citizen science project, we explore how well humans and AI can identify Austrian dialects based solely on audio. Participants placed location markers on an Austrian map, competing against the prediction of the AI.
It was impressive to see how some children instantly recognized dialects that sounded like those of their classmates or relatives from specific regions. Not only could they pinpoint the origin, but they also identified key characteristics of the dialects. For unknown regions, localization was a challenge for old and young.
The project successfully provided citizens with an accessible and practical way to engage with AI, while also demonstrating that AI is not infallible and can make mistakes.
