South African accents wanted — but who would risk it?
Meta wants to record our flat vowels. Look at what we have to consent to
11 January 2024 - 05:00
Have you always thought your South African accent might be interesting to foreigners, quirky perhaps, even charming — but never worth anything in rands and cents?
You’d be wrong. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg needs that accent, and he is willing to pay for it...
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