Assistive AI: Smarter Hearing

Missing punchlines at lunch? Asking people to “say that again” on the phone? Let’s make hearing help feel simple, not overwhelming.

In this fun, beginner-friendly class, AI Expert Bridget Burke will help you explore today’s AI-powered hearing assistance from FDA-regulated OTC hearing aids (for adults with perceived mild–moderate hearing loss) to captions, earbuds/wearables, and smart “noise-busting” features.

She will also do a quick CES 2026 snapshot, including what Auracast (Bluetooth broadcast audio for public spaces) could mean for libraries, theaters, and community events. 

Join us for clear explanations, real talk about privacy/tradeoffs, and a smart checklist so you can choose confidently.

About the Teacher:

Bridget Burke is your guide to the exciting world of AI. With a degree from Columbia University and over 30 years of global technology experience, Bridget has mastered the art of making complex concepts easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.  

She has held top tech roles in major companies and institutions including Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Office, HID Global Corp.; Chief Technology Officer, Interlogix (UTC Corp); and Director, Security Enterprise Management, Harvard University. Today, as the Principal Investigator at BridgetLab.ai, she’s at the forefront of AI innovation, with a special passion for humanoid robotics.  

Splitting her time between the AI innovation hubs of San Francisco, Boston, and New York City, Bridget thrives on being immersed in the latest tech and helping people use AI to make everyday life better. But on Wednesdays, you’ll likely find her tinkering in the amazing Makerspace at Belvedere Tiburon Library. Curious to learn more, connect with Bridget on LinkedIn .