Explore top-down auditory processing mechanisms and their commercial applications in this seminar by Malcolm Slaney from Yahoo! Research Laboratory. Discover how cognitive models of auditory perception influence speech and language processing technologies, and understand why major technology companies like Yahoo invest in auditory processing research. Learn about the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and practical applications in speech recognition, audio analysis, and related technologies. Examine how top-down processing differs from bottom-up approaches in auditory perception and gain insights into the research directions that drive innovation in the tech industry's approach to audio and speech technologies.