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This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, our host Gary Scott Thomas had a thought-provoking conversation with Chloe Duckworth, the Co-founder and CEO of Valence Vibrations, an AI startup delivering emotional classifications in real-time conversation, aiming to augment emotional perception across different neurotypes, languages, communication styles, and cultures. They delve into how her company is revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with emotions in digital spaces, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Join us for fascinating insights that spark ideas about where humanity and technology converge. Tune in now!

In this Episode:

• Learn how Chloe’s startup aims to make virtual environments more accessible by helping users better understand social cues via haptic feedback.
• Hear about the creation of an Apple Watch app designed for autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent individuals to assist in reading room vibes through vibrations.
• Discover how emotion AI can minimize misunderstandings caused by cultural differences or atypical neurological wiring.
• Discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on digital communication and the need for tools that bridge emotional perception gaps in virtual environments.
• Find out about new tools that could transform our approach to video conferencing by adding layers of emotional context. 
• Discussion around ethical considerations when implementing emotion detection technologies in sensitive areas like courtrooms.
• Hear personal stories about self-discovery and improved communication skills as a result of engaging deeply with emotional data analytics.
• Get excited about the potential future developments where emotional AI could serve as an 'emotional subtitle' for internet communications globally - fostering greater empathy online.

This episode is sponsored by:
Nugent Family Counseling Center
Sterling Oak Cabinetry
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Bio:
Chloe Duckworth is the co-founder and CEO of Valence Vibrations, an AI startup delivering emotional classifications in real-time conversation, aiming to augment emotional perception across different neurotypes, languages, communication styles, and cultures. Chloe is personally motivated by democratizing access to wellness in every facet of being well. In the wake of the pandemic, she co-founded Hope Hearted, a Bay Area-based nonprofit that has provided PPE to thousands of unhoused and low-income people.

Chloe has worked as a Program Manager and an Advanced Special Projects Team Intern at BrainMind and was involved in managing programs and special projects related to neuroscience. Additionally, Chloe has served as a Research Assistant at the University of Southern California, where they contributed to the development of a model of neuronal circuits and created a graphical flatmap heat map tool for visualizing brain data. Chloe has also completed a Cognitive Neuroscience Internship at Stanford University School of Medicine and worked as a Research

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