What is a language acquisition device?
A language acquisition device (LAD) or speech-synthesis device, as it's more commonly known, is an electronic device that converts text into synthesized speech. LADs are used for various purposes such as:
- Generating text to speech in order to have audio content read back to you by your computer/device;
- Providing text-to-voice functionality on devices with poor user interfaces and input modalities like screen reading software or specialized hardware;
- Creating virtual assistants that can interact and respond to questions via natural language.