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Unlocking the Potential of Voice AI in Education with Dr. Martyn Farrows of SoapBox Labs


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Dr. Martyn Farrows is the CEO of SoapBox Labs, the global leader in voice AI technology for children. Martyn joined SoapBox Labs in 2017 as Chief Operations Officer to lead operations, business development, and strategic partnerships. He was appointed to the CEO role in May 2021. 

Founded in 2013, SoapBox Labs is an equity-centered, privacy-by-design voice AI company that powers accurate and equitable voice experiences for children of every accent, dialect and stage of development.

By the end of June 2023, SoapBox had powered the practice, screening, and assessment tools of over 50 global education companies and delivered more than 80 million learning experiences for young students. SoapBox is the first AI company to be certified for Prioritizing Racial Equity in AI Design by Digital Promise and the Edtech Equity project.

Martyn holds a PhD in European Politics and has more than 25 years experience in edtech and AI for children, with a particular focus on data privacy and ethical approaches to leveraging AI in the classroom.

Recommended Resources:
Soapbox Labs Blog
AI in Education by Getting Smart
Digital Promise



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